Senior Buyer (Commodity Teams) B6

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Senior Buyer for its Procurement Team. The ideal candidate will have substantial procurement experience, manage tendering processes, and ensure legal compliance while fostering stakeholder relationships. This role offers excellent career progression within NHS Scotland and includes professional development support, flexible working options, and significant employee benefits. Join this dedicated team to shape the future of healthcare procurement and enhance your professional growth.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working options

NHS Pension Scheme with employer contribution

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in procurement, particularly in managing tendering processes.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement activities within Commodity Teams.
• Undertake local contracting and tendering activities.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and procurement regulations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and manage contracts.

Skills

Procurement management

Supplier negotiations

Project management

Education

Relevant professional qualifications

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this Monday to Friday 9am - 5 pm

Senior Buyer – Procurement Team

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Are you a skilled procurement professional looking to take your career to the next level? NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is seeking a motivated Senior Buyer to join our dynamic Procurement Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring value for money, efficient contract management, and the delivery of high‑quality healthcare services across NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

As a Senior Buyer, you will:

• Lead and manage procurement activities within the Commodity Teams, implementing national contracts tendered on behalf of Health Boards by National Procurement.
• Undertake local contracting and tendering activities to meet the diverse needs of the Health Board.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and procurement regulations while contributing to cost savings and supporting the Sustainability & Value Programme.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the health system, negotiating and managing contracts to deliver quality and value.

Why join us?

• Clear Career Progression: Opportunities to advance into senior procurement management roles within NHS Scotland, with structured pathways for professional growth.
• Professional Development: Support to achieve and maintain professional procurement qualifications (such as CIPS), with access to training and mentorship from experienced procurement leaders.
• NHS Scotland Staff Benefits Package:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working options (typically 2 days per week in the office)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 22.5% (plus employee contribution)
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support services
• Access to a wide range of additional employee benefits and high street discounts

Who we are looking for:

• Substantial experience in procurement, with proven expertise in managing complex tendering processes and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines.
• Relevant professional qualifications or a commitment to achieving them.

Join us at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and be part of a team that is shaping the future of healthcare procurement while supporting your personal and professional growth.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work‑life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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