Sourcing Buyer – Hybrid (NHS Food Procurement)

Chartwells Independent

Wakefield

Hybrid

GBP 36,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Chartwells Independent, part of Foodbuy under Compass Group UK & Ireland, seeks a Sourcing Buyer to support NHS Supply Chain: Food. Hybrid role based from Chertsey, Daresbury or Wakefield, with occasional travel across the UK.

You will coordinate procurement activities, run tenders, and liaise with NHS stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing. This role suits someone with procurement/sourcing experience and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

  • Experience in procurement, sourcing, commercial or a related business function.
  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience working with stakeholders and maintaining accurate records.
  • Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to follow defined processes while recognising when escalation is required.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver procurement sourcing exercises and framework call-offs from planning through to award.
  • Prepare and issue procurement documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, supplier communications and award documentation.
  • Manage tender activity through e-sourcing platforms, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout the procurement process.
  • Coordinate supplier clarifications, submissions and evaluation activities.
  • Support governance processes and ensure procurement activities follow agreed procedures and public procurement requirements.
  • Work closely with Category Teams, Account Managers, NHS stakeholders and suppliers to keep projects progressing smoothly.
  • Build positive stakeholder relationships and provide a professional, customer-focused service throughout the procurement lifecycle.
  • Contribute to maintaining consistent and effective sourcing processes across the wider team.

Skills

Procurement experience
Sourcing
Commercial experience
Stakeholder management
Organisational skills
Communication skills
MS Office
Following processes

Tools

Jaggaer
Atamis

Job description

Chartwells Independent, part of Foodbuy under Compass Group UK & Ireland, seeks a Sourcing Buyer to support NHS Supply Chain: Food. Hybrid role based from Chertsey, Daresbury or Wakefield, with occasional travel across the UK.

You will coordinate procurement activities, run tenders, and liaise with NHS stakeholders to ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing. This role suits someone with procurement/sourcing experience and strong stakeholder management.

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