217381 R1 - Lead Buyer (AJM/CAP20)

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran seeks a procurement supervisor to oversee the category team, engage with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations. This role demands strong communication and procurement skills to deliver best value for the organization while managing stakeholder queries and complaints. Join NHS Scotland and contribute to a diverse workforce delivering quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement roles involving stakeholder management.
• Knowledge of EU procurement rules is essential.
• Strong communication skills to manage queries and complaints.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the category team to manage spend effectively.
• Provide procurement advice to ensure governance of spend.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand and communicate their needs.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Procurement Compliance

Communication

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 best value.

Engage with stakeholders to understand their needs, develop a customer-focused approach, and 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 minimizing 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, please 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. If the role is assessed 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.