Buyer

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a Buyer to join their Purchasing & Supplies Department. The successful candidate will secure the purchase of supplies ensuring best value for money, exercise initiative in serving customers with minimal supervision, and perform various tasks within a team context. This role requires independent judgement while adhering to procedural guidelines to maintain public accountability. The department has been recognized for excellence in support services, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to make a difference in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Secure purchases that represent best value for money in price and quality.
• Exercise initiative in provision of service to customers with occasional supervision.
• Perform a range of tasks operating within a team requiring independent judgement.

Job description

Buyer – Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 01 February 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for applicants to join us as a Buyer

The Purchasing & Supplies Department is a high performing department, accredited to Level 2 NHS Standards of Procurement, 7th in most recent (September 2019) Procurement League Tables and winners at the 2022 Trust Awards for Excellence In Support Services.

Interview Date - Monday 9th January 2026

Main duties of the job

• To secure for customers the purchase of supplies, which represent best value for money in the context of price and quality, which should be consistent with need as and when required.
• The post holder will not receive constant, direct supervision and will require the post holder to exercise initiative in the provision of service to customers with only occasional supervision and guidance.
• The post holder will be expected to perform a range of tasks operating within a team which will call for independent judgement and will be expected to operate within procedural guidelines to ensure public accountability.
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