Buyer

Job summary Hours Per WeekAre you a skilled Buyer readyto make a difference in healthcare?We're seeking a dynamic andexperienced Buyer to join our dedicated Procurement team at Kendray Hospital inBarnsley.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in optimisingour supply chain, ensuring the delivery of high-quality goods and services, andcontributing to the overall efficiency of our clinical and support services.At the time of advertising,this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold oroccupational requirements) set by UKVisas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK.
For this reason,unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at thismoment in time.
Main duties of the job Contribute to the development and implementationeffective procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improveefficiency.Manage the end to end procurement process,including sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and contract management.
Build strong relationships with suppliers andstakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
Contribute to the development and implementation ofeffective procurement strategies to achieve cost savings and improveefficiency.
Analyse markets and market trends and identifyopportunities to optimise procurement processes and efficiencies.
Ensure compliance with NHS procurement policies andprocedures.
Contribute to the development and implementation ofprocurement projects.All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms.
We strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage.
If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us Weare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield.
We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time.
We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run.
Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities Takes responsibility forthe procurement of products/services via the Trusts purchase order system.
TheBuyer would have autonomy on the Procurement Practice but may opt to refercomplex or significant problems to the Senior Buyer, Senior Contracts Manager,Contracts Manager, or the Head of Procurement for guidance/instruction.Ensures requests for goods/services areprocessed and orders placed to obtain best value.
This will be according to thedetailed Local Work Instructions and will involve sourcing the Market andproviding the best value solution for the Trust.Liaises with customersand Suppliers to provide assistance, advice, and a focal point for allprocurement issues.
This may be by phone, e-mail, in person or providing inputto a Care Group or a Working Group.
Has extensive communication, via thesemeans, with internal (Trust) and external (Supplier) staff, on a daily basis.Adheres to all Local Work Instructions.Observes all relevant NHS, Trust and Legal Requirements.Implements all relevant aspects of the Trusts Procurement Strategy.Keeps abreast of changing procurement issues via regular, specialistsupplies training.This may be provided by the Crown CommercialServices, NHS Procurement Collaboratives or by an external company to thepublic sector.Take responsibility for all aspects ofproducts/services purchased, as determined by the Head of Procurement, the SeniorContracts Manager, or the Contracts Manager.
Liaise with external SupplierRepresentatives and customers of theProcurement service.
Update appropriate product and market information for boththe Trusts third party marketplace environment and the Procurement Department.Continually review productsand services to ensure best value is obtained, on an on-going basis.Produce reports and spreadsheets as necessary, this will involve usingextensive product and market knowledge and will also involvemeeting, and negotiating with, representatives of external organisations.Have full knowledge andunderstanding of a purchase order computing system including the process forordering, receipting payment of invoices, and the concept ofcommodity/catalogue within the procurement function and observe all PurchasingPrinciples.Provide assistance withthe Trusts Oracle web-based e-procurement system to end customers providing afocal point for queries and training issues around the use of the system.Prepare, obtain, andevaluate quotes and tenders for the department, at the appropriate expenditurelevels (up to threshold limits).
Advise customers of these limits and theprocedures involved.
Person Specification Experience Essential Working knowledge of ordering systems and procedures Working knowledge of computerised ordering systems Experience of computerised order processing Desirable European or International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL/ECDL).
Personal Attributes Essential Customer friendly Ability to work under pressure.
Able to work on own initiative Enthusiastic/self-motivated.
Flexible approach to work/adaptable.
Good attendance record Smart appearance Ability to travel around the Trust as appropriate to the role Ability to work under pressure in delivering outputs to strict deadlines.
The ability to use VDU equipment on a continuous basis.
Smart appearance Qualifications Essential A formal Procurement based qualification.
In the absence of this educated to GCSE Grade A to C or NVQ 3 Level including Maths and English is required.
Substantial demonstrable previous experience working within a procurement environment or similar environment Demonstrable IT Skills Training.
Essential Evidence of further study and training in procurement related topics Physical Attributes Essential Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Special Knowledge and Skills Essential Able to act as representative of Department and promote positive image Ability to handle customer queries/complaints effectively Ability to organise and prioritise own work Good organisational skills Previous customer care experience Good telephone manner Good interpersonal skills Good standard of oral and written communication skills.
Team player Desirable Previous use of Oracle purchase order system, or Logistics-on-line.