Procurement Buyer

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Procurement Officer to join their Finance and Procurement department. This role involves sourcing goods and services, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring compliance with protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers flexible working hours and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to free training

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of buying or managing goods and services.
• Practical experience communicating within an organization.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sourcing of goods and services complies with procurement policy.
• Manage the electronic catalogue of approved products.
• Assist development, analysis and award process of contracts.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft products

Education

GCSE level qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Our active, high-profile Finance and Procurement department wants a new team member who is keen to help patients and support colleagues in buying a wide range of goods and services, promoting social value and providing excellent customer services. As part of a friendly team, you will be encouraged to work on your own initiative and develop buying skills and gain experience in a key support service.

Career progression and development

We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We offer access free training to develop your skills and knowledge to enhance your potential career development.

Main duties

• You will be a key member of a small team in sourcing goods and services using electronic procurement systems. This involves turning internal requisitions into purchase orders, often first by seeking information from suppliers and clarifying requirements with requesters.
• You will use emails and other methods of communication to respond to customer queries.
• You will maintain accurate procurement records to help with reporting requirements.
• You will help advise customers how to engage with procurement and follow correct processes.
• You will be required to work to a high level of accuracy with very good communication skills and a pro-active approach to managing your tasks. Computer skills and the ability to learn new systems is essential.
• You will need to be able to manage your own tasks following instruction and engage with and support other team members.

Flexible working

We are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 9 to 5, giving you good work life balance.

About us

We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George\'s Mental Health NHS Trust. We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission rates our services as good — we aspire to be outstanding. This is a great time to join us as we transform the way we care for our communities and invest in development and upgrades through 2027.

Locations

Tolworth Hospital, Surbiton

Details

Date posted: 26 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 per year inclusive of outer London HCAS

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 294-CORP-7506757-JB

Job locations: Tolworth Hospital, Red Lion Rd, Tolworth, KT6 7QU

Job responsibilities

• Sourcing — Ensure identification of sources for goods and services is compliant with the Trust\'s Procurement Policy and Standing Financial Instructions. Seek market knowledge to support purchasing activity. Assist with research and evaluation of new sources of supply. Ensure orders are prepared accurately and in a timely manner using appropriate methods. Support purchasing activity contributing to social value.
• Catalogue management — Manage the trust electronic catalogue of approved products in consultation with departments. Ensure product records are consistent with coding, description and entry into electronic databases used for orders.
• Contract making and public procurement — Assist development, analysis and award process of contracts in accordance with policies and governance. Lead on evaluation of quotations and support tenders as directed. Assist in monitoring contract performance. Lead on specific contracts/projects under the direction of the Head of Procurement. Lead on reviewing and maintaining the contract database.

Person specification

Training & Qualification

• Essential: GCSE level qualifications

Experience

• Essential: Relevant experience of buying, requesting or managing goods and services; practical experience of assisting and communicating with internal and external people within an organisation; experience of prioritising work and managing multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Knowledge & Skills

• Essential: Good written and verbal communication; good interpersonal and customer service skills; good working knowledge of Microsoft products including Word, Excel, Outlook

Desirable

• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Membership of CIPS
• Attendance at customer services, procurement training or other relevant online or in-person events

Disclosures

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Guidance on overseas criminal records checks can be found in applicable government guidance.

Employer details

South West London and St George\'s Mental Health NHS Trust

Tolworth Hospital, Red Lion Rd, Tolworth, KT6 7QU