Buying Team Manager

NHS; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Buying Team Manager to lead procurement teams in a dynamic environment. This role offers an opportunity to influence the transformation of procurement and enhance operational efficiency across multiple NHS Trusts. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, knowledge of NHS procedures, and a passion for fostering team development within the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working approach

Access to individual development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Great annual leave offer

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience within the NHS or public sector required.
• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations essential.
• Experience in delivering large-scale projects and enhancing operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Helpdesk, Buying, and Catalogue teams to support procurement.
• Manage user requests, transactional services, and catalogue maintenance.
• Ensure effective delivery of services for world-class patient care.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Relevant Masters degree or equivalent

Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Buying Team Manager

The closing date is 01 June 2025

Are you looking to join an ambitious team in one of the most complex and large NHS Trusts in the UK? Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation and the 'Smart Together' Shared Service is embarking on an exciting transformation journey to develop common systems, processes and procedures and to embrace new ways of working to deliver procurement and efficiency solutions across South East London.

We now looking for an individual to join our team within the Performance Excellence function of the Procurement and Supply Chain department.

Main duties of the job

This role of Buying Team Manager is to lead the three functions that make up a key part of our day-to-day engagement with our stakeholders:

Helpdesk Team - first point of contact for user requests and queries,

Buying Team - processing ad-hoc and non-routine transactional services

Catalogue Team - maintaining a robust catalogue that is key to many of our systems and processes running effectively.

Overall, the teams will ensure that GSTT and the Shared Services Members have what they need to deliver world class patient care.

You will have top class interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills with extensive experience of management within the NHS and strong knowledge of NHS procedures, systems, legislation and policy.

The role requires a willingness to contribute a positive and enthusiastic attitude and the applicant must be reliable, pro-active and enjoy working as part of a busy team.

About us

• Be part of an inclusive department with a flexible hybrid working approach and great annual leave offer, fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to individual development opportunities and mentorship for career progression.
• Access to a great salary and an NHS pension.
• Contribute directly to our transformation journey, influencing the future of procurement and supply chain operations.

We are looking for someone who has a passion for building trust and accountability within a complex team to ensure the growth and development of our staff and who will positively contribute to the team and the wider Shared Service. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to systematically lead complex projects from commencement through to successful completion. You will be a self-starter with an ability to effectively manage you own workload to meet the needs of the Shared Service. We are looking for someone with a can-do, growth mindset who is able to work in a complex and stimulating environment. You will be an integral part of a senior leadership team who will transform the service in the coming years.

Job responsibilities

A full Job Description and Personal Specification can also be downloaded.

* Smart Together is a shared procurement and supply chain service hosted by Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, one of the leading hospitals in the country and serve the hospitals across south east London.

Smart Together currently provides its services to GSTT and 4 other NHS Trusts, namely, Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Extensive experience in management within the NHS or public sector.
• Knowledge of NHS procurement regulations and policies.
• Extensive experience in programme management and delivering large-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and enhancing project and operational performance, including the development and monitoring of output and outcome measures.

Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage complex multi-stranded projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop teams

Education and Qualifications

• Relevant Masters degree or equivalent experience in procurement or supply chain such as membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust