Job description
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. We have an exciting opportunity to join our procurement team at the Department of Veterinary Medicine. The role combines tasks of both a Stores role and a Procurement role in the same job, so if you like variety, this is the role for you: with no two days the same, you will undertake a full range of duties to support the procurement of goods and services on behalf of the Department, Hospital and Research Groups to ensure the smooth running of the procurement and stores service. One of the highlights of the role will be to provide a friendly face-to-face service to staff and students seeking help and guidance with their orders You will have GCSE English and Maths, Grade 4, or above and/or equivalent level of work-based experience. You will be familiar with use of MS Excel. If you already know how to use on-line procurement systems, this would be an advantage, however, if you have good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills, a patient attitude, tact and diplomacy, please apply and we will teach you the rest Additionally, it would be an advantage if you can demonstrate that you know about the principles, processes, and general concepts related to purchasing and stores. Sometimes the team's work is very busy, so the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, whilst staying accurate and paying attention to detail is vital. You will have the opportunity to work on your own initiative within the scope of your role In return, we you will be joining a small friendly team and will receive the following: Generous paid annual leave including bank holidays Defined benefit pension scheme Enhanced family friendly policies Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team Wellness programme including Occupational Health team and Staff counselling Staff discount scheme including shopping vouchers Cycle to work scheme Travel to work loans Eye care voucher scheme Discounted gym membership If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Julie Ingham on ji217@cam.ac.uk For further particulars and information about the Department please visit: www.vet.cam.ac. Interviews will be held: 15 February 2024 Please quote reference PP40123 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.