Senior Buyer

Transformationunitgm; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Procurement Department. This role involves procuring goods and services while ensuring compliance with contracting laws. The successful candidate will lead a team, develop procurement strategies, and deliver value-for-money contracts. The organization values leadership development and offers extensive training opportunities to enhance skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with a strong background in NHS procurement to make a significant impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Quality Improvement programmes

In-house courses

Leadership apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS purchasing and procurement is essential.
• Knowledge of EU and UK contracting law is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of goods and services for the designated portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities.

Skills

NHS purchasing and procurement

Contracting law knowledge

Leadership skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply – Level 4

Job description

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Site: The James Cook University Hospital

Town: Middlesbrough

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 16/05/2025 23:59

Senior Buyer

Band 6

Job overview

This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust and North Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust, your application will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

A Senior Buyer position has arisen within the Procurement Department for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will be responsible for procuring goods and services for their designated portfolio and supporting a team of 16 procurement staff. They will utilize their extensive knowledge of EU and UK contracting law to deliver value-for-money contracts for a wide range of goods and services.

Main duties of the job

• Contracting for various goods and services to ensure compliance and deliver savings.
• Protecting the Trust commercially, escalating risks, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Maintaining accurate records of procurement activities for statutory and audit purposes.
• Creating work plans and procurement strategies aligned with business needs.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

The Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, including leadership development and Quality Improvement programmes. These aim to develop leadership skills, promote Trust values, and enable staff to lead quality improvements. Further training opportunities are available post-completion, including in-house courses, bitesize programmes, and leadership apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached full job description and person specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply – Level 4.
• Attendance at leadership and improvement programmes (4.5 days).
• Degree or equivalent (highly desirable).

Experience

• Experience in NHS purchasing and procurement.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)

Candidates requiring DBS clearance will need to pay the cost via salary deduction from their first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Trust promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBT+, disabled individuals, and others. We support vaccination against COVID-19 and influenza.

Note: Some vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email. Existing employees on the Redeployment Register will be prioritized.

Important: Please read the attached 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' before completing your application. Ensure you provide references from your last three years of employment or training, including email addresses for referees. Personal and colleague references are not accepted. If not contacted within six weeks, assume your application was unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicants must have appropriate UK professional registration.