Buyer - Grade 4

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Guildford is seeking a Contracts Manager to oversee contract management and purchasing functions. This role offers a salary between £28,859 to £31,670 per annum. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of purchasing processes, experience in a large organization, and the ability to work independently. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient care while contributing to the NHS.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) level including English and Mathematics required.
• CIPS level 3 or above or equivalent experience in procurement.
• Experience in a purchasing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of contracts and SLAs effectively.
• Contribute to quality and performance improvements.
• Resolve supply-related problems efficiently.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

GCSE including English and Mathematics

CIPS level 3 or equivalent

A Levels or equivalent

Job description

If you are looking to join a dynamic company with ambitious growth plans over the next ten years, look no further. This is a rewarding and challenging role in our partnership, and you will have the opportunity to shape your career within an organisation where talent is recognised and where we will empower you to learn and develop. We aren't about putting people into boxes - we want people to break the mould and the boundaries to fulfil their potential. Our team here at Healthcare Partners know that everything they do makes a difference to patients' lives. This isn't just a job - it's a real career, a way of making a difference every single day. We are a true team of diverse, incredible people, all pulling together to fulfil our vision of enabling our clinicians to provide the ultimate care - using the latest innovations to achieve the best outcome for their patients.

If you meet the requirements for this role and are looking to join an organisation that partners with a Healthcare Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC, apply today. This could be the start of your new and rewarding career!

Main duties of the job

The Role:

Due to organisational growth, this newly created Contracts Manager position will be pivotal to the success of our Procurement department.

Job Duties:

Responsible for autonomous management of a portfolio of contracts and SLAs

Managing process of ongoing contract reviews, including identifying risks and implementing corrective actions

Contribute to quality and performance improvement by supporting the negotiation and implementation of contract-compliant service specifications, performance standards and service developments

Managing contracts in line with key performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirement.

Support the development and drafting of contracts aligned to National guidance

About us

Established in 2018, Healthcare Partners Ltd (HPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

We offer a consultative, collaborative approach -- based on a genuine desire to make healthcare provision outstanding, and respecting the opinions and skills of our fellow clinical professionals to produce exceptional outcomes.

We are a substantial company in our own right, with an annual turnover of around £50m and over 80 staff. We partner with other healthcare providers throughout the UK in both the public and private sectors, reinvesting our profits and savings back into the NHS.

At Healthcare Partners Ltd, the patient is at the heart of all we do. We're proud to be part of the NHS, helping to make healthcare better.

Job responsibilities

The Buyer will:

Act as an ambassador for the HPL team and support the team in delivering an efficient and effective purchasing service to meet the non-pay requirements of HPL.

Responsible for the day to day purchasing of a range products and services for the Trust. Purchasing from external suppliers, effectively, economically and in accordance with HPL and the Trust SFIs.

Ensure all catalogues are processed correctly and usage trends are quickly spotted enabling achievement of cost savings. Influence end users and help to standardise and rationalise products and services.

Providing a comprehensive interface for colleagues who require support with HPL and the Trusts purchasing systems and processes.

Assist in implementing the Category and Supply Chain strategy following an agreed Category plan wherever possible and promote closer working relationships between procurement and supply chain colleagues

Assist senior staff to implement change to support and enable staff to deliver for clients and continuously improve the service and enhance expertise.

Investigates and solves supply related problems e.g. deliveries, invoices etc. reports delivery discrepancies and resolves over and under deliveries.

Meet with company representatives, keeps abreast of new product developments and assesses where areas of cost savings may be achieved, working in conjunction with the Category Managers

The post requires the ability for frequent prolonged periods of concentration with the ability to respond and deal with complex and urgent situations as they arise. The postholder should be able to work on their own initiative, working independently with minimal supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) level including English and Mathematics.
• CIPS level 3 or above or working towards this qualification or equivalent experience in a procurement and supply chain capacity.
• A Levels or equivalent
• Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations (CIPS Level 3)

Knowledge

• Sound track record of purchasing or advising on purchasing decisions in a large, complex organisation
• Knowledge and experience of purchasing procedures.
• Experience and understanding of Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience of purchasing in an environment, where obtaining stakeholder agreement through influence rather than mandate is required
• Experience in healthcare in either a Stores or Purchasing environment
• Experience working in a busy time critical environment.
• Experience of analysing complex data and handling with accuracy (ideally procurement data)
• Knowledge of medical/surgical goods and associated terminology.
• Experience of computerised stores management / stock control systems.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£28,859 to £31,670 a yearPer annum (pro rata)