Strategic Operational Buyer & Contracts Lead

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Buyer to oversee a professional, efficient, collaborative procurement service within the One Dorset Procurement Service (ODPS).

The role includes timely renewal of maintenance contracts, capital procurements with whole-life cost considerations, and delivering specialist advice for high-value or complex goods and services within policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or commercial environment, including negotiation and supporting procurement activities.
• Knowledge of procurement principles and public procurement legislation, gained through qualifications, training or experience
• Strong analytical and IT skills, including Excel and procurement/e-procurement systems, with the ability to analyse data and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a professional procurement service for ODPS projects and activities.
• Ensure timely renewal of maintenance contracts and manage capital procurements with whole-life cost considerations.
• Provide specialist advice for high-value or complex goods and services within policy parameters.
• Maintain a comprehensive maintenance contract register, analyse procurement data and contribute to savings targets.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

Procurement/e-procurement systems

Job description

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking a Senior Lead Operational Buyer to oversee a professional, efficient, collaborative procurement service within the One Dorset Procurement Service (ODPS).

The role includes timely renewal of maintenance contracts, capital procurements with whole-life cost considerations, and delivering specialist advice for high-value or complex goods and services within policy.