Junior Buyer

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Junior Buyer to support procurement activities and collaborate with stakeholders. The role involves processing orders, producing reports, and identifying savings opportunities. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Further training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience analyzing basic information and spend data.

Responsibilities

• Processing requisitions and orders via the trust's e-tendering system.
• Producing reports on supplier spend and savings analysis.
• Collaborating within a procurement team.

Skills

Procurement

Stakeholder Management

Education

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - Level 3

Job description

Go back South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Junior Buyer

The closing date is 16 May 2025

This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust and North Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust, your application will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

Job Purpose

To work closely with stakeholders and act as a key contact on all procurement-related business. Undertaking procurement activities for medium value contracts within the procurement strategy. Providing support to procurement and finance colleagues and identifying savings opportunities against agreed timescales.

Main Duties

• Processing requisitions and orders via the trust's e-tendering system.
• Producing reports on supplier spend, product usage, and savings analysis.
• Collaborating within a procurement team of 17 staff, fostering teamwork and contributions from all members.
• Maintaining daily contact with procurement and finance colleagues, suppliers, NHS Supply Chain, Clinical Procurement Specialist Nurses, and clinical staff across both organisations.

About Us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, supporting their development in leadership and management skills. Attendance is expected at sessions such as:

• Leading Your Team to Success
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The programme aims to explore NHS leadership, promote Trust values, develop leadership skills, and equip staff to lead service improvements. Further training opportunities are available through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job Responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply - Level 3 (or commitment to work towards).

Experience

• Experience in purchasing and procurement.
• Experience analyzing basic information and spend data to support decision-making.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and relevant legislation on public expenditure.
• Understanding of contract structures and principles.
• Experience managing change related to processes, people, products, and suppliers.
• Ability to build and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Awareness of current market environments and opportunities for improvement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for previous convictions.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust