NHS Procurement Buyer: Data-Driven Purchasing

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol is seeking a proactive Buyer to support BWPC's category teams and deliver high-quality NHS procurement services across two major trusts in the Bristol region.

You will manage transactional purchasing, create and maintain product catalogues, and work with suppliers and clinical staff to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet patient needs efficiently. Interviews week starting 24-Aug-2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in analysing data to present in chart or report form.
• Experience of customer and supplier relationship management practices.
• Proficient communication and presentation skills.
• Confident stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage product catalogues and purchase orders across multiple categories.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and data for reporting and audits.
• Engage with suppliers to resolve delivery delays and payment queries.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to support service delivery.
• Identify opportunities to streamline purchasing workflows and improve efficiency.

Skills

Data analysis

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional registration

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol is seeking a proactive Buyer to support BWPC's category teams and deliver high-quality NHS procurement services across two major trusts in the Bristol region.

You will manage transactional purchasing, create and maintain product catalogues, and work with suppliers and clinical staff to deliver cost-effective solutions that meet patient needs efficiently. Interviews week starting 24-Aug-2026.