Buyer

Sellick Partnership; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Study support (CIPS)

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Midlands-based NHS client to recruit a Band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis. The role focuses on end-to-end procurement, sourcing goods, leading tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation, with hybrid working and 2 days on site in Staffordshire.

The ideal candidate will have NHS/public sector procurement experience, be working toward CIPS, and enjoy development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Procurement/Buyer position within the NHS or wider public sector.
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with longevity.
• Potential for study support (CIPS) once established in the role.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Procurement experience

NHS/public sector knowledge

Excellent communication

Education

CIPS Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

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

Contract: Permanent

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 NHS buying/procurement experience to take the next step in their procurement career journey.

Key responsibilities:

• 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:

• Experience of working in a Procurement/Buyer position within the NHS or wider public sector
• CIPS level 3 or working towards
• Strong communicator - written and verbal
• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with longevity
• Potential for study support (CIPS) once established in the role