Band 4 - Tactical and Transaction Buyer, Procurement

Job summary

The role requires a well organised and effective individual who can work within a team of Buyers, providing low value but high-volume buying services across all member Trusts. They will directly assist the Transactional Buying Team Manager in achieving the future vision of the Tactical and Transactional Buying service.

The post holder will have a working knowledge of Public Sector procurement in relation to low value but high-volume tactical buying operations and procurement projects.

The role will require good stakeholder engagement skills as they will be required to work across all member Trusts as well as providing support to the Trust and ICS Procurement teams. The hours for this role will be 08.30 - 16.30 Monday - Friday.

Main duties of the job Providing consistent, standard transactional buying of low value, high volume goods and services using aligned policies, processes and procurement systems. Undertaking and supporting tactical procurements as allocated by the Tactical Buying Team Manager, to support the Procurement Team.

Actioning requisitions and producing orders to external companies as and when required. Assisting with the achievement of all purchasing and supply strategies.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job description

Job

responsibilities

Good communication, negotiation and influencing skills to engage a range of staff and suppliers to undertake Tactical and Transactional buying services. Engage with multi-stakeholders at a junior and management level.

Develop good external relationship with Tactical and Transactional suppliers to foster effective contracting arrangements for member Trusts. Support the Transactional Buying Team Manager in conducting frequent face to face, written, verbal and electronic communications with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

Support the Transactional Buying Team Manager in developing strategic procurement plans that are robust and support the overall strategy of the Procurement team. Directly manage and or support delivery of procurement targets for Tactical and Transactional buying, where applicable.

Maximise satisfaction among both internal and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Education and

qualifications:

Essential 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, or equivalent. Willing to study for CIPS. Desirable Relevant Business qualification. Higher National Diploma or Degree.

Knowledge: Essential Knowledge of email, word processing and spread sheet. Desirable Knowledge of Best Practice in Purchasing. Knowledge of EU Procurement Regulations.

Experience: Essential Some experience in Purchasing and Supply. Proven track record of implementing Purchasing Agreements. Experience of working in a customer focused environment.

Desirable Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues. Successful production of Purchasing Agreements.

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.

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