Buyer

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Buyer to join our Services Contracting Team. The role is predominantly homebased with Tuesday presence at County Hall Taunton, and occasional travel to other hospital sites.

You will support project and contract activity, coordinate meetings and diaries, and assist with procurement and contracting activities. We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who can manage multiple priorities and confidently engage with

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in administration, coordination, procurement, contract management or project support advantageous.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities and work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support project and contract activity within the Services Contracting Team.
• Coordinate meetings and diaries, and maintain documentation.
• Track actions and deadlines to keep projects on schedule.
• Assist the team with procurement and contracting activities.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join our Services Contracting Team

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to develop a career in procurement and contracting? We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our busy Services Contracting Team.

Working alongside experienced Contract Managers and procurement professionals, you will support a varied portfolio of high value projects, including significant work across our digital and IT services portfolio.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who can manage multiple priorities and work confidently with a range of stakeholders.

You will support project and contract activity, coordinate meetings and diaries, maintain documentation, track actions and deadlines, and assist the team with procurement and contracting activities.

You will be proactive, have excellent attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in administration, coordination, procurement, contract management or project support would be advantageous.

This is a predominantly homebased role, with attendance at County Hall in Taunton each Tuesday, additional attendance for team meetings as required, and occasional visits to other hospital sites. Hot desks are available at County Hall for those who prefer to work from an office more regularly.

If you are organised, motivated and keen to develop your career while supporting high value projects, we'd love to hear from you.