217381 R1 - Lead Buyer (AJM/CAP20)

NHS Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Procurement Supervisor to lead a category team and manage procurement functions effectively. This role requires a thorough understanding of procurement rules and strong engagement skills with stakeholders to ensure governance of spend. Ideal candidates will have experience in procurement and a commitment to supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement processes.
• Knowledge of EU procurement rules.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the category team and manage procurement spend.
• Provide procurement advice and ensure compliance with rules.
• Engage with stakeholders for effective communication.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement compliance

Risk management

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Role: To supervise the category team and utilise the procurement journey and procurement tools across the commodity area to manage spend and deliver the best value.

Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs and develop a customer-focused approach to ensure queries, complaints, sourcing requests, and product availability are communicated efficiently and effectively across the category area.

Provide procurement advice to stakeholders to ensure compliance with EU procurement rules and standing financial instructions, ensuring governance of spend and minimising risk.

For further information on the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have any questions after reading this information, contact Jill Shearer at 07977 246891 or email [e-mail].

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently required. If the role is classified as a 'regulated role,' your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes to the current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.