ePurchasing Assistant

For questions about this job, contact:

Name Georgia Beardow
Position P2P Lead
Email georgia.beardow@nhsnet
Phone number

Shortlisting Date: 19/10/2026
Interview Date: 26/10/2026

Job Summary

Join a team that helps keep one of the UK's leading NHS Trusts running smoothly. As an e-Purchasing Assistant within the Procurement and Supply Chain Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, you will be at the heart of the purchasing process, supporting the electronic systems and workflows that ensure staff have timely access to the products and services needed to provide exceptional patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, motivated individual with strong communication and digital skills to develop their career in a fast-paced NHS environment. Based at St James's University Hospital and working with colleagues across multiple departments, you will help drive efficient procurement practices, support system users, and contribute to continuous service improvement. We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an excellent service to both internal and external customers.

Why you should join our Team

The Procurement and Supply Chain team plays a vital role in supporting patient care across Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust by ensuring that goods and services are purchased efficiently, compliantly, and represent value for money. Our e-Procurement team is a friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive group that works closely with colleagues across the Trust, helping to ensure our electronic purchasing systems operate effectively and meet the needs of both clinical and non-clinical services. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service while maintaining a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

This is a team where your contribution is valued, your development is encouraged, and no two days are quite the same. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with a wide range of staff, develop specialist procurement knowledge, and gain experience within one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference behind the scenes, work alongside supportive colleagues, and be part of a team committed to continuous improvement, we would be delighted to welcome your application.

What you will bring to the role

We are looking for someone who is organised, enthusiastic, and keen to provide a high-quality service. The successful candidate will have strong administrative and IT skills, with the confidence to work across electronic procurement systems and support colleagues throughout the Trust. You will bring excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy in a busy environment.

Key attributes we are looking for include:

• Experience of working in an administrative or office-based role.
• Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications and databases.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• A customer-focused approach and a willingness to support colleagues at all levels.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement.
• The ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• A flexible and professional attitude with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Procurement and the NHS, making a valuable contribution to services that directly support patient care.

Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are....

Responsible
Open and Honest
One Team
Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities

People
Improvement and Innovation
Partnerships
Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.