Procurement Specialist, NHS – Driving Cost Savings

North Bristol NHS; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join the BWPC procurement team in Bristol. The role focuses on delivering procurement projects, analysing spend and stakeholder data, and driving cost reductions across NHS Trusts in the Bristol region.

The post holder will report to Senior Purchasing Specialists, Category Managers and the Senior Management Team, supervising Buyers and promoting procurement best-practice while supporting continuous improvement and clear

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction
• Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
• Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner
• Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence
• Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession
• Focus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards
• Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise and effective
• Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis
• Build our client’s commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction

Job description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join the BWPC procurement team in Bristol. The role focuses on delivering procurement projects, analysing spend and stakeholder data, and driving cost reductions across NHS Trusts in the Bristol region.

The post holder will report to Senior Purchasing Specialists, Category Managers and the Senior Management Team, supervising Buyers and promoting procurement best-practice while supporting continuous improvement and clear