Support Team Apprentice

CDD Services provides procurement services and systems to a number of NHS organisations including County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. CDD Services Systems Support Team is responsible for the provision of an effective, efficient and professional procurement system and information service to all stakeholder organisations. CDD Services is looking for an apprentice to assist the Support Team in a range of duties. The procurement function performs an essential role and this exciting opportunity could offer you a real chance to make a difference to the service and a career start within procurement., Resolution of all helpdesk calls from Cardea end-users and subsequent logging and maintenance of electronic database. To undertake a variety of system administration duties in relation to the electronic purchase order system which will include user setup, profiles, branch / delivery setup and template maintenance, etc. To facilitate product returns, credits, invoice queries and carriage charges. The post holder will be part of a team which provides an effective and efficient purchasing service to CDD Services, CDDFT, TEWVFT & OFT stakeholders including the appropriate sourcing and purchasing of low value goods/services. Participating in stakeholder user groups to support the achievement of VfM for CDD Services stakeholders. Works within standard operating procedures/work instructions and relevant Policies and Procedures. Works closely with all procurement, purchasing and materials management staff within CDD Services.

CDD Services / SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is a separate legal body to CDDFT.

• A Competitive salary
• Excellent Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)
Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only.