Band 4 - Buyer - Procurement

Job summary

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC), hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) provides procurement and supply chain services to UHB; Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The procurement team plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high quality patient care whilst ensuring value for money is achieved and we are looking for three new self-motivated and enthusiastic buyers to join our dynamic Transactional Procurement team. The role will be based at the BSOL PC offices, Regent Court Birmingham.

This role is to support the team to ensure the smooth running of the service by responding to purchase requisitions, obtaining quotations, creating purchase orders etc. Responding to routine customer enquiries on product details, availability, returns etc.

Analysing and making judgements on purchasing options for routine low value orders to ensure goods and services are procured in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. The job will involve using various computerised systems, e.g. the Oracle, Sage; Integra Finance System's to support the requisitioning of goods and services.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious, tenacious and confident Buyer to join a supportive team who all work hard together in making a success of the BSOL Procurement Collaborative. If that is you then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job 1.To ensure Trust and Departmental policies and procedures are followed at all times 2.To provide effective procurement, whilst ensuring a high level of service and value for money. 3.Undertake low level risk purchasing activity associated with the Trust's Financial/Purchasing ERP system. 4.Where an appropriate Public Sector contract does not exist the post holder will seek "best buy" opportunities by considering alternative sources of supply and constantly challenge suppliers for improved discounts. 5.Undertake low level risk purchasing activity associated with the Trust's Financial/Purchasing ERP system. 6.To offer guidance and respond to customer enquiries regarding "value for money" decisions product details, costs and availability and advise on the use of appropriate contract arrangements. 7.Ensure appropriate treatment for VAT on purchase orders ensuring the correct financial coding for VAT status is applied. 8.Challenge all requests for the provision of emergency orders.

Ensure all emergency orders comply with Trust SFI's and the Procurement Policy. 9.Respond to any Product recall requests and liaise with appropriate end user departments. 10.Undertake competitive quotation activity utilising the e-Procurement system for all goods and services, not already covered by contract, in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement policy.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued.

We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people.

As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential.

For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Job description

Job responsibilities *Please Note :

For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description* Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential *Good Standard of General Education. *NVQ Level 3/ONC Business Studies or relevant equivalent experience. *Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Foundation level.

Experience Essential *Experience of working in one of the following: Procurement/Buying/Inventory Control. *Commercial awareness. *Knowledge of business principles. *Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software. *Knowledge of contract law. *Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through NVQ Level 3 or relevant equivalent experience.

Desirable *Experience in using e-commerce platforms.

Additional Criteria Essential *Reliable *Punctual *Motivated *Team Player *Flexibility to work at different locations. *Flexible approach to working times. *Committed to Continual Professional Development (CPD 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.