Support Buyer - Non-Medical

NHS; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking a Support Buyer for a one-year fixed-term contract at the Manor Hospital Walsall. The role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have procurement experience and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to maximizing value for money in public procurement.

Qualifications

• Qualified or willing to study to CIPS L4.
• Good standard of Maths and English required.
• Knowledge of NHS Public Procurement is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support on the procurement of various commodities.
• Manage specific categories within the procurement portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with EU legislation and Trust's instructions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Organised working methodology

Education

CIPS Level 4

Good standard of Maths and English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Go back University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Support Buyer - Non-Medical

The closing date is 16 June 2025

This vacancy is for a one year fixed term contract and is based at the Manor Hospital Walsall.

To undertake designated procurement activity, including investigative projects and the conduct of competitive quotation and tender exercises.

Liaises with Senior Trust Officers, Procurement and Supply Chain Staff, Trust requestioner', Clinicians, budget holders, Suppliers, Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), Department of Health, Internal and External Audit.

Main duties of the job

The Support Buyer will lead and support on the Procurement of several commodities, within the Non Medical Procurement team based at Walsall Reporting into the Senior strategic Procurement Manager - Non Medical within the North Midland and Black Country Procurement Procurement Department based at Walsall. This post will be integral in supporting the Department in the delivery of the Trust's Procurement objectives. Responsible for the management of specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the Trust's strategy, customer base requirements, maximize value for money whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Please note that this role is based at The Manor Hospital NHS Trust but there will be a requirement for the successful post-holder to travel between sites in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Wolverhampton.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.

The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified or willing to study to CIPS L4
• Good standard of Maths and English
• Knowledge of NHS Public Procurement
• Knowledge of MS Office applications

Experience

• Previous experience in Procurement setting
• Experience of the process of tendering goods and services

Skills

• Good level of Communication
• Analytical skills
• Organised working methodology

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust