Job Description

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
North Downs Specialist Referrals have an exciting opportunity for an experienced purchasing assistant to join their team. This role will give you the opportunity to enhance your skills and to support you in this role we offer continuous support to our team with training and development opportunities with CPD programs. (CSQP course). This is a permanent part-time position of 27.5h per week.

Purchasing Auxiliary

The Purchasing Auxiliary role is a purchasing support role, the purpose of which is to maintain the supply of non-clinical goods for the practice and ensure the reception area and staff room are kept equipped, clean and tidy. This will enable the clinical team to deliver outstanding care to our patients and a professional experience to our clients, our staff and visitors to the hospital. It will require you to work closely with the purchasing team regarding goods delivered and distribution around the hospital.


To purchase non-clinical consumables for the business and ensure that sufficient stocks are kept to allow for the smooth running of the hospital. Ensure all stock is correctly stored and audited.

Tasks will include

Ordering of items related to non-clinical work (stationary/tea & coffee supplies/uniform) in line with group purchasing policies, ensuring value for money and that sufficient stocks are provided to meet the needs of the business. Assist in managing delivery or orders, ensuring delivery notes checked against purchase notes and items have arrived in good condition. Assist in managing any delivery related issue. Ensure all items needing refrigeration are placed in the correct fridge, controlled drugs are passed to the authorised person and chemotherapy drugs are stored as per SOP upon arrival. Support clinical ordering during purchasing team annual leave and absences. Assist with quarterly stock take. Ensure all stock is rotated as necessary and out of date stock is disposed of as per guidelines.

Person Specification

The individual should demonstrate attention to detail and a methodical approach to work. A background in the veterinary or pharmacy profession would be an advantage. Valid UK driving license.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced sickness pay Enhanced equal family leave E-car salary sacrifice scheme Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: + Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme.

About us

North Downs Specialist Referrals are an internationally acknowledged referral centre of excellence for specialist veterinary care. Our RCVS accredited practice offers access to one of the largest groups of veterinary specialists within the UK and Europe. We are continuously aiming to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for our patients within a caring and compassionate environment.


Our team consists of over 60 Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVN) and 31 recognised specialists in surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dentistry, diagnostic imaging and anaesthesia.


At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk