Why Prism Healthcare
We are providers of specialist moving, handling and bathing equipment for elderly, disabled and mobility disadvantaged clients in a range of care environments, from community care to schools, hospitals and care homes. Employing employing circa 700 colleagues, across various locations within the UK and Europe, we work with a variety of mobility equipment, including patient moving, handling, and bathing devices, committing to the ongoing safety and wellbeing of the people who use our equipment. Through our family of brands, we are best positioned to share our experience and expertise with every client and customer.
With over 30 years of experience in designing, developing, manufacturing, providing and installing bespoke mobility and care solutions, we have an established track record of working closely with carers and their clients across the UK. The Group has grown over the last year both organically and by acquisition, with a turnover of £100M.
Role Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant to support our procurement team across all functions. This role involves assisting in the sourcing and expediting of goods to meet the company’s operational and strategic requirements, with careful consideration of cost, quality, delivery timelines, service levels, and supply continuity.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with buyers to resolve invoice queries related to the purchase ledger and will be responsible for general administrative support and data analysis to ensure efficient procurement processes.
Essential Duties
- Assisting with the procurement of goods and services to support operational sites across the Prism Group.
- Expedite Purchase Orders and update delivery dates and maintain accurate system information.
- Proactively identify potential supply chain and or quality issues, communicate delays or supplier-related concerns to the team in a timely manner, and support the resolution of problems to ensure continuity of operations.
- Take ownership of updating the divisional price matrix and KPI sheet with new pricing where required
- Assist in working closely with the Finance Team, ensuring any invoice queries or NDIs are actioned daily and responses provided within agreed timescales.
- Support Research & Development Projects costing, whilst adhering to timeline and project milestones
- Support data analysis and maintenance within the procurement function, in line with the group objectives
Personal Characteristics
- Able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional customer service – both internally & externally.
- Team player but able to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Outstanding data analysis capability
Education & Experience
- Work experience as a procurement assistant or similar role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Particularly Excel
- Familiar with quality and regulatory requirements and standards, i.e. ISO9001, ISO13485, PPAP, QMS
- Good understanding of supply chain procedures and planning methodologies
- Experience of MRP/ERP Database Systems
So.. why us?
Alongside working in a supportive and friendly environment, you’ll also receive:
- Competitive Salary, paid monthly
- Ongoing training and development
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Pension Scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
- Medicash health Plan which allows you to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical as well as physiotherapy and chiropody
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
