Strategic Senior Buyer - Orthopaedics

Nuffield Health; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Strategic Senior Buyer for Orthopaedics in Epsom. The role involves managing the orthopaedics category, sourcing clinical products, and maintaining supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have expertise in healthcare procurement and strong negotiation skills. This is a full-time position with hybrid working options and a focus on wellbeing.

Benefits

Gym Membership

Health Assessments

Retail Discounts

Pension Options

Qualifications

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and category management in healthcare.
• Experience with medical consumables, devices, or orthopaedics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage orthopaedics category across hospital services.
• Source clinical products and services competitively.
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Influencing

Job description

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Location: Epsom (Hybrid Working), with national travel | Sector: Procurement | Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Hours: 37.5/week

Nuffield Health, a charity dedicated to building a healthier nation, is seeking a Strategic Senior Buyer with experience in healthcare procurement, category management, and supplier relationship management, particularly within orthopaedics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage orthopaedics category across hospital services
• Source clinical products and services competitively
• Maintain and develop supplier relationships
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure quality of service and risk management

Candidate Requirements:

• Expertise in strategic sourcing and category management in healthcare
• Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Knowledge of contract law and commercial contracts
• Experience working with cross-functional teams on procurement projects
• Experience with medical consumables, devices, or orthopaedics is a plus

We offer a competitive salary, benefits including gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options, and a supportive work environment focused on wellbeing.

If you are passionate about healthcare procurement and making a difference, apply today. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close early due to high interest.