Buyer

Sellick Partnership; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working

Study support (CIPS)

Job summary

Sellick Partnership seeks a Band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis for a Midlands NHS client. Hybrid role with two days on site in Staffordshire, handling end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and governance. Experience in NHS/public sector procurement is essential.

You will source goods and services in line with procurement regulations, lead tender processes, and drive cost-savings across the procurement portfolio while maintaining governance and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement/purchasing role within the NHS or public sector.
• CIPS Level 3 or working towards certification.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities.
• Source goods and services in line with procurement regulations.
• Lead and support procurement projects, including tendering and contract implementation.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing.
• Manage procurement portfolio, developing contracts and supplier strategies.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate purchasing schedules, deliveries, and contract renewals.
• Provide guidance on procurement best practice and compliance.
• Support capital procurement projects and whole-life costing evaluations.

Skills

Procurement experience in NHS/public ‑

CIPS Level 3 (or working towards)

Contract negotiation skills

Strong written and verbal communicator

Education

CIPS Level 3 or working towards

Job description

Position: Buyer

Salary: 32,073 - 39,043 per annum

Location: Hybrid/Staffordshire (2 days per week on site)

Contract: Permanent

Overview of the Buyer role:

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a Midlands-based NHS client in their search for a band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with procurement/buying experience in the NHS or wider public sector, to take the next step in their procurement career journey.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer will include:

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities
• Source goods and services in line with procurement regulations
• Lead and support procurement projects, including tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation
• Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, contract improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage an allocated procurement portfolio, developing contracts and supplier strategies
• Evaluate supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and implement corrective actions where required
• Coordinate purchasing schedules, deliveries, logistics, and contract renewals
• Conduct tender evaluations and recommend the most appropriate procurement routes for high-value contracts
• Advise stakeholders and budget holders on procurement processes, costs, and purchasing strategies
• Produce procurement reports, spend analysis, savings reports, and management information
• Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, financial regulations, and organisational policies
• Support capital procurement projects and whole-life costing evaluations
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborative procurement partners, and suppliers
• Contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, standardisation, and sustainability initiatives
• Maintain procurement systems, supplier databases, spend profiles, and contract records
• Provide guidance on procurement best practice, contract management, and purchasing compliance
• Support departmental objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and procurement strategy delivery

Required experience/qualifications of the Buyer position:

• Experience of working in a Procurement/Purchasing position in the NHS or wider public sector
• CIPS level 3 or working towards
• Contract negotation skills
• Strong communicator - written and verbal

Benefits:

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with longevity
• NHS pension scheme
• Flexible working
• Potential for study support (CIPS) once established in the role

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