239022 Procurement Officer

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer within the Procurement Department of NHS Dumfries and Galloway Health Board. The role will be primarily office based at Mountainhall Treatment Centre, Dumfries. From 1 April the post will be 36 hours per week over 5 days (not including lunch breaks).

This role is responsible for supporting the procurement and supply of goods and services to NHS Dumfries and Galloway, meeting the fundamental principles of procurement: the right quality, right quantity, right price, to the right place at the right time. You will be a central point of contact to provide advice and support for procurement activities within the board and ensure orders are compliant with relevant regulations and legislation. The vacancy may recruit a Trainee into the role; the post may be a Band 3 until qualification to a minimum of SVQ Level 3 in Procurement, thereafter it will be a Band 4.

Responsibilities

• Provide procurement and supply support for goods and services to NHS Dumfries and Galloway.
• Act as a central point of contact to advise on procurement activities within the board.
• Ensure orders comply with relevant regulations and the Standing Financial Instructions.
• Operate within defined limits and maintain awareness of NHS D&G procurement and finance processes.

Qualifications and experience

• Be organised, adaptable, a team player and a good communicator.
• Understand NHS Dumfries and Galloway procurement and finance processes.
• The role may start as a Trainee Band 3 and progress to Band 4 on achieving a minimum SVQ Level 3 in Procurement or an equivalent qualification.

Additional information

Informal enquiries to:

Work visa and right to work information: check eligibility at the Home Office website:

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so pay is not affected.

Equal opportunities, safeguarding and compliance

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY - NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION - Public protection practice involves recognizing and managing risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, young people and adults, in line with relevant legislation and NHS policies.

International candidates information

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM - We check entitlement to work for all prospective employees. WORK VISA - If you require a work visa, check eligibility at It is essential to confirm you have the right to work or that the post can be sponsored before submitting your application. Sponsorship is not provided for bank contracts. UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION - Roles requiring professional registration must be fully registered with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).