Buyer

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is looking for a Buyer to join their Purchasing & Supplies Department. This role includes securing supplies that represent the best value for money concerning price and quality, exercising independent judgement, and working within procedural guidelines. The Buyer will assist in supporting the department's high standards of procurement and contribute to a team environment that emphasizes initiative and public accountability. The closing date for applications is 01 February 2026.

Responsibilities

• Secure purchase of supplies for best value based on price and quality.
• Exercise initiative with occasional supervision.
• Perform tasks within a team and adhere to procedural guidelines.

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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