Buyer - Procurement

Circle Health; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Specialist to develop sourcing strategies and execute tendering processes for clinical-related spend. The ideal candidate will manage multiple projects and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Educational requirements include A Levels or equivalent, with an undergraduate degree being desirable. This role offers competitive benefits including holiday pay and private healthcare options.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Industry leading training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous buyer or procurement support role(s), preferably in healthcare procurement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong numerical skills including data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for clinical related spend.
• Execute tendering process and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Conduct detailed spend analysis to determine commercial value.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Education

A Level or Equivalent (A-C)

Undergraduate degree (desirable)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for all relevant spend categories focusing on clinical related spend including medical consumables, implantable, EBME Equipment and associated maintenance.
• Execute end to end tendering process, including drafting tender requirements, specifications and commercial negotiations, working closely with stakeholders where required.
• Reactive support to stakeholders to resolve issues in the BAU operation of services.
• Work collaboratively with the business to agree project strategies, objectives, and implementation activities, ensuring good information flow to key internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Undertake detailed spend analysis considering various spend types (e.g. capex/opex) and timeframes to determine overall commercial value.
• Plan and project manage the on time in full delivery of savings projects, working collaboratively with key stakeholders.
• Develop presentations and communication documents (market analysis documents, options appraisals, contract announcements) to present to key stakeholders.
• Drafting and negotiation of contract terms.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Delivering savings + End-to-end tender management, including tender, report and presentation drafting, contract analysis and negotiation + Spend analysis and modelling + Engaging with and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous buyer or procurement support role(s) preferably with some experience of healthcare procurement in which the candidate is able to demonstrate application of the essential skills, including:
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks at any one time within a fast paced, results driven environment.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint.
• Strong numerical skills (including data analysis and modelling).
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal and relationship building.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Prepared to travel within the UK as necessary.
• Education: A Level or Equivalent (A-C) (required); Undergraduate degree (desirable); MCIPS accredited or working towards (desirable).

Company Description

Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre‑existing medical conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non‑contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits.
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programmes.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.

…and much more! Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, background, identities or expressions, skills, work styles… . We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.