Purchasing Assistant

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Purchasing Assistant, based at William Harvey Hospital on a full time, permanent basis. As a Purchasing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Category Management Team by delivering efficient day-to-day procurement activities, including raising purchase orders, obtaining quotations, and supporting tender processes. Working closely with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, you will provide a professional and responsive service, ensuring value for money while meeting operational requirements. You'll also help identify cost-saving opportunities, resolve queries, and support the successful delivery of procurement projects and continuous service improvements. This is a fulltime permanent position working 37.5 hours Monday - Friday.

The roleSource and purchase goods and services in line with approved contracts, procurement procedures, financial regulations, and value-for-money principles. Process and manage purchase orders and requisitions, ensuring orders are placed accurately, tracked efficiently, and delivered on time. Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and customers, responding promptly to queries and providing procurement advice and support. Support procurement projects and product evaluations, helping to identify, assess, and introduce new or alternative products and services. Maintain procurement records and systems, including catalogues, pricing information, supplier performance data, and savings reporting. Provide administrative support across the procurement function, including resolving invoice queries, supporting contract communications, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The personYou will ideally have a knowledge of procurement systems, preferably within a healthcare environment. Strong IT literacy and excellent communication skills, both written and verbally (in person and via telephone). Effective problem solving and decision making whilst maintaining a strong customer focus. Confident in communicating with stakeholders and peers in both written and oral, engaging individuals across the wider business. Ability to work in a methodical manner to agreed timescales.

We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays with the opportunity also to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Blink- Staff communications appViv up- Staff discounts & wellbeing platformDiscounted food in canteenAccess to the blue light card

• Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
• Subsidised bus pass
• Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.