Senior Buyer - Procurement

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer for its Capital Equipment and Equipping Team. Key responsibilities include providing procurement support for maintenance contracts and equipment purchasing, engaging in national frameworks, and ensuring value for money. Candidates should have a degree level education or equivalent experience in procurement, along with a professional qualification. This role supports a diverse workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in procurement/buying.
• Professional qualification in Procurement and Supply (minimum CIPS Level 4 Diploma) or working towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional procurement support for maintenance contract renewals and equipment purchasing.
• Engage in replacement equipment activities via national frameworks and tendering.
• Deliver value for money for the board in all procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Operational management

Project management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience in procurement/buying

CIPS Level 4 Diploma or working towards

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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 post is: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of Senior Buyer (Equipment & Contracts) within the Capital Equipment and Equipping Team, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The Role

The Capital Equipment and Equipping Team provides a professional equipment and maintenance procurement service to all NHSGG divisions, including purchasing, storage, and distribution, legal requirements, project management services and procurement management data. The post holder reports to the NHSGG&C Commercial Tender Manager for Capital Equipment & Contracts. The post holder will work for procurement on maintenance contract renewals and equipment purchasing across small, medium and large-scale equipping projects, replacement equipping via national frameworks and tendering/mini-comps, all while delivering value for money for the board.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional procurement support for maintenance contract renewals and equipment purchasing across varied-scale projects.
• Engage in replacement equipment activities via national frameworks and tendering/mini-comps.
• Deliver value for money for the board in all procurement activities.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in procurement/buying/operational roles.
• Professional/postgraduate qualification in Procurement and Supply (minimum CIPS Level 4 Diploma) or working towards, with demonstrated proficiency in procurement in a large-scale, multi-disciplinary environment.

Additional Information

NHS Scotland & NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The Job Description and Person Specification for this role are contained in the Senior Buyer (Equipment & Contract) Job Information Pack attached below.

To apply for this post and to access the online application form please click the Apply for the Job button which can be found below.

Application Information

• Applications are invited via the NHS Scotland Online Recruitment system - Jobtrain. CVs are not accepted.
• Complete all sections of the online application form.
• Do not send a CV as an alternative to completing the online form; it will not be considered.
• Right to Work in the UK check applies to all candidates regardless of nationality.
• EU Settlement Scheme: you may be required to provide proof of settlement status from 1 July 2021.

Informal contact

Gareth Miller, Commercial Team Manager, 07814 939 799, [e-mail]

Recruitment process

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community and supports a culture of inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC is a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.

Compliance

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of AI or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work and not solely produced or altered by AI.