Buyer Administrator - Digital Services

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Buyer Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to kickstart their career in procurement, providing comprehensive on-the-job training in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders, manage communications, and support procurement activities. If you are organized, inquisitive, and eager to learn, this position could be the perfect fit for you, allowing you to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Experience with MS Office tools and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic change in procurement processes and manage supplier performance.
• Support contract management and improve cost efficiencies.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation

Change Management

Communications

Planning

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

About the role

Overview

London, SW1P 3JA

Full Time

£25,000 - £30,000pa DOE

30 April 2025

Cygnet Health Care are excited to announce a fantastic Buyer Administrator opportunity for an organised, inquisitive & collaborative individual.

First and foremost, we are seeking a Buyer administrator who is looking to start or progress a career within Procurement. We are keen to find someone with excellent administration skills, who is also consultative, empathetic and analytical.

Our Buyer Administrator will work closely with key stakeholders, to understand the requirements and targets of the business and service users within our care. They also support other members of the team with projects, tenders and other administrative tasks.

Previous Procurement experience is not required as we provide on-the-job training and coaching, which will teach you all about indirect strategic procurement within the fast paced healthcare sector. The most important thing is that you have good administrative skills, are a clear communicator, and are willing to learn.

Purpose

Help lead procurement activity within our Digital Services Transactional category, and manage department communications. This category includes but is not limited to: Managing the department's phone and email communications, transactional purchases, process purchase orders and user requests through the Service Desk management system raising purchase orders, managing the purchase order system and resolve purchase order and invoicing queries,

Responsibilities

Help drive strategic change within the Digital Services Transactional Procurement category, consolidating spend across multiple business units to drive cost efficiencies. Help to analyse spend reports, and implement procurement led improvements with this sector. Support colleagues and stakeholders in contract management of key suppliers. Improve supplier performance. Actively manage suppliers and cost base.

Overall, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the mission, vision and values of the company.

Person Specification

Experience.

This role is aimed at someone looking to enter or progress further within a Procurement career. Previous Procurement experience is not required as we provide on-the-job training and coaching, which will teach you all about indirect strategic procurement within the fast paced healthcare sector.

Minimal

• Good communications (verbal & written) and work well in a team
• Good experience with MS Word,MS Outlook & MS Excel
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Optional

• Data Analysis
• Raising purchase orders
• Managing suppliers

Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation
• Change Management
• Communications
• Planning

Qualities

• Collaborative
• Inquisitive
• Consultative
• Empathetic
• Target driven
• Organised
• Analytical
• Results Orientated
• Supportive
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn

Are you ready for the challenge?

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988.

Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care.

Our expert and highly dedicated care enables 2,800 individuals across over 154 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

We maintain a good relationship with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding'.

Also, we operate an internal system of quality checks, reinforcing our commitment to quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

As part of the UHS family of health care services, Cygnet Health Care continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of service users, their families and carers and those who commission our services.

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