Buyer | Wessex NHS Procurement Limited

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare procurement organization is seeking two Buyers to support the requisition process for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust in Basingstoke. The role involves ensuring compliance with governance policies, identifying catalog development opportunities, and supporting continuous improvement in procurement services. Ideal candidates have CIPS Level 3 and a background in procurement. This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous NHS pension scheme

NHS terms of service and annual leave

Employee benefits platform for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to identify trends in requisitions.

Responsibilities

• Process Non-Catalogue requisitions ensuring compliance.
• Identify opportunities for catalogue development.
• Support senior staff in driving continuous improvement.

Skills

CIPS Level 3 or equivalent knowledge

Knowledge and interest in office and/or procurement areas

Ability to travel to all WPL sites

Education

GCSE Mathematics and English

Job description

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at Wessex NHS Procurement Limited (WPL).

Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.

Please Note: WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and is therefore unable to offer sponsorship.

This vacancy is currently restricted to individuals directly employed by WPL or the HIOW ICB system including the following organisations:

• Hampshire Hospital NHS FT
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB
• Isle of Wight NHS Trust
• Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust
• South Central Ambulance Service
• University Hospital Southampton
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

We’re entering an exciting phase in the Operational Buying Team, following the successful promotion of internal colleagues into senior roles. As part of this growth, we’re looking to recruit two Buyers to support the requisition process for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Basingstoke.

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Senior Buyer and Procurement Managers to contribute to the delivery of the Cost Improvement Plan (C.I.P) and ensure a high‑performing e‑procurement service for end users. You’ll be expected to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, using initiative and procurement expertise to drive value and efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you’re passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end‑to‑end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.

Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering, contract management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.

Employee Benefits

• Generous NHS pension scheme
• NHS terms of service and annual leave
• Access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and more

For more information, visit: www.wessexprocurement.nhs.uk

Southampton offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted‑rated “Outstanding” schools, it’s a great place to live and work.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing Non‑Catalogue requisitions within agreed timeframes, ensuring compliance with governance policies.
• Reviewing requisition trends to identify opportunities for catalogue development and supplier contract expansion.
• Supporting senior staff in implementing change and driving continuous improvement across procurement services.

Requirements

• CIPS Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and experience
• GCSE Mathematics and English
• Knowledge and interest of office and/or procurement areas
• Ability to travel to all WPL sites

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day‑to‑day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.