Part-Time Assistant Buyer — Strategic Procurement & Contracts

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) in Huddersfield is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team. The part-time role supports Clinical and Non-Clinical categories and contributes to strategic procurement that enhances patient care and operational efficiency.

You will work with the strategic procurement team, buyers, materials management and CHS colleagues to deliver value-for-money solutions and manage customer and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of procurement including purchase to pay activity and meeting scheduling.
• Help ensure goods and services are obtained cost-effectively in line with SFIs, PA23 and PSR.
• Provide information and advice to customers and act as a key contact for stakeholders.
• Maintain purchasing records; convert requisitions to purchase orders; handle queries and invoices.
• Respond to and resolve queries and complaints promptly.
• Assist with maintaining contract information and flag expiries where possible.
• Provide administrative support to the team and assist with category management activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Assist with tender and contract documentation using Atamis and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Carry out basic e-tendering tasks in Atamis: data entry, uploads, reporting.

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield Solutions Ltd (CHS) in Huddersfield is recruiting an Assistant Buyer to join our procurement team. The part-time role supports Clinical and Non-Clinical categories and contributes to strategic procurement that enhances patient care and operational efficiency.

You will work with the strategic procurement team, buyers, materials management and CHS colleagues to deliver value-for-money solutions and manage customer and supplier relationships.