NHS Procurement Buyer: Spend, Contracts & Sourcing

Sellick Partnership; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working

Study support (CIPS)

Job summary

Sellick Partnership seeks a Band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis for a Midlands NHS client. Hybrid role with two days on site in Staffordshire, handling end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and governance. Experience in NHS/public sector procurement is essential.

You will source goods and services in line with procurement regulations, lead tender processes, and drive cost-savings across the procurement portfolio while maintaining governance and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a procurement/purchasing role within the NHS or public sector.
• CIPS Level 3 or working towards certification.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities.
• Source goods and services in line with procurement regulations.
• Lead and support procurement projects, including tendering and contract implementation.
• Analyze spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities and strategic sourcing.
• Manage procurement portfolio, developing contracts and supplier strategies.
• Evaluate supplier performance and ensure contract compliance.
• Coordinate purchasing schedules, deliveries, and contract renewals.
• Provide guidance on procurement best practice and compliance.
• Support capital procurement projects and whole-life costing evaluations.

Skills

Procurement experience in NHS/public ‑

CIPS Level 3 (or working towards)

Contract negotiation skills

Strong written and verbal communicator

Education

CIPS Level 3 or working towards

Job description

Sellick Partnership seeks a Band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis for a Midlands NHS client. Hybrid role with two days on site in Staffordshire, handling end-to-end procurement, supplier management, and governance. Experience in NHS/public sector procurement is essential.

You will source goods and services in line with procurement regulations, lead tender processes, and drive cost-savings across the procurement portfolio while maintaining governance and policy compliance.