Senior Buyer - Medical Equipment

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Senior Buyer to manage procurement of medical products across its hospital network. This role involves enhancing supplier relationships, overseeing costs, and implementing strategic procurement initiatives. With a strong emphasis on commercial acumen, the successful candidate will contribute to the organization's mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably within healthcare.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with internal stakeholders.
• Experience in managing commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead category management for medical products and drive strategic procurement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service enhancements.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Job description

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Manager - Procurement & Supply Chain at Talent Drive | Commerce & Industry

Senior Buyer – Medical Equipment

About the Role:

A leading UK-based healthcare organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee the procurement of medical products and services across its hospital network. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, and driving value through strategic procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead category management for medical products, ensuring competitive and effective sourcing.
• Maintain and enhance supplier relationships, focusing on cost control, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service enhancements and procurement projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably within the healthcare sector.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies.
• Experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts; basic knowledge of contract law.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
• Commercial acumen with a focus on total cost of ownership and delivering added value.
• Experience working within cross-functional teams to drive procurement projects.

This is an opportunity to be part of a reputable healthcare organisation committed to excellence and innovation. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on procurement strategies and contribute to the organisation's mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services.

If you are a procurement professional with a passion for healthcare and a track record of strategic sourcing success, please submit your CV by applying to the advert or emailing [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care, and Hospitals

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