201008 (PP) Commodity Lead Buyer

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Buyer to join their Procurement Department in Edinburgh. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, supporting stakeholders and delivering innovative procurement solutions. The organization values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and empowerment, ensuring that all employees can thrive. With generous holidays, a strong pension scheme, and professional development opportunities, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career while making a meaningful impact in healthcare procurement.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Staff discounts

Opportunities for internal promotion

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement solutions and excellent patient care.
• Ability to deliver compliant and cost-effective procurement options.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team dedicated to value-added procurement solutions.
• Analyze spend data and support stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Team player

Stakeholder support

Spend data analysis

Job description

Job Title:

Lead Buyer (Band 4)

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Client:

NHS Scotland

Department:

Procurement Department, NHS Lothian

Job Category:

Other

Work Permit:

EU work permit required

Job Reference:

e4a319e0dfd4

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and empowered to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We are reducing our full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week starting 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change will be applied pro-rata for part-time staff. During a transitional period, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week, paid accordingly, until service adjustments are made to fully implement the new hours. For questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.

We support disabled candidates, and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

NHS Lothian, the second largest health board in Scotland, provides primary, community, and hospital services, employing over 24,000 staff serving a population of 800,000 across Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian.

The Procurement Department is seeking an enthusiastic Lead Buyer to join our high-achieving, supportive team dedicated to providing value-added procurement solutions and excellent patient care. We seek team players who share our values and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, supporting stakeholders, analyzing spend data, and delivering compliant, cost-effective procurement options aligned with NHS Lothian's financial policies. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Excel are essential.

This is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours/week), with consideration for part-time applicants. NHS Lothian supports flexible working arrangements.

Our organization values its staff, offering benefits such as generous holidays, an excellent pension scheme, professional development opportunities, family-friendly policies, staff discounts, and opportunities for internal promotion and career progression.

Applicants must have ongoing eligibility to work in the UK, which must be evidenced in the application.

Application Process:

• Contact: Stuart Smith, Commodity Team Lead - 07977 246 906