Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Non Clinical Buyer

The closing date is 22 March 2026

Job summary

Procurement Specialist - Non-Clinical Category

Full-time | Permanent | Based at Archipelago Offices, Frimley

Are you an experienced public procurement professional looking for a new challenge within the NHS? This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a significant programme of change at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

As part of our dynamic procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing goods and services within the Non-Clinical category, supporting procurement across all Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust locations.

What You'll Do:

Support the delivery of a strategic procurement transformation within the Trust.
Ensure value for money and efficiency in purchasing non-clinical goods and services.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to optimise procurement processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly literate and procurement-competent professional to make a meaningful impact in NHS procurement.

Join us and help shape the future of procurement at Frimley Health!

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Workervisa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do:

Provide expert advice on procurement and supply matters, ensuring compliance with NHS and public sector procurement regulations.
Consistently demonstrate best value for money by supporting efficient and cost-effective sourcing.
Maintain detailed knowledge of the Trust's regular suppliers and identify alternative sourcing options for goods not available through standard supply routes.
Work collaboratively with stakeholders to drive procurement efficiencies and innovation.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced NHS environment.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,860 to £31,671 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-LC445

Job locations

Archipelago Offices, Building 1

Lyon Way

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

Working knowledge ofPurchase Order Process systems, particularly E-Fin/E-Proc.
Experience in transactional procurement, delivering against KPIs and Standard Financial Instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and take initiative.
Results-driven with a customer-focused mindset.

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working within an NHS procurement environment.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. For any queries, please contact us.

Join us and play a vital role in ensuring effective procurement that supports high-quality patient care. Apply today!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

Working knowledge ofPurchase Order Process systems, particularly E-Fin/E-Proc.
Experience in transactional procurement, delivering against KPIs and Standard Financial Instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Flexible approach to working hours and responsibilities.
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and take initiative.
Results-driven with a customer-focused mindset.

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience working within an NHS procurement environment.

For full details, please refer to the job description and person specification. For any queries, please contact us.

Join us and play a vital role in ensuring effective procurement that supports high-quality patient care. Apply today!

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level of education, keen to embark on training leading to a professional purchasing/supply qualification

Desirable

CIPS Diploma Level 3

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a similar environment of delivering procurement solutions.
Good level of experience with stakeholders and customer focused
Good level of experience in transactional procurement.
Demonstrable experience of purchasing.

Desirable

Experience relating to PAQ's.
Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of buying a varied range of medical and non-medical (especially furniture/fittings) goods and services.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Computer literate - i.e. able to use an electronic system procurement system and familiar with MS Office products.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of eProcurement systems such as eProc/eFin
Knowledge of Public Sector Regulations

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

GCSE level of education, keen to embark on training leading to a professional purchasing/supply qualification

Desirable

CIPS Diploma Level 3

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a similar environment of delivering procurement solutions.
Good level of experience with stakeholders and customer focused
Good level of experience in transactional procurement.
Demonstrable experience of purchasing.

Desirable

Experience relating to PAQ's.
Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills

Essential

Knowledge of buying a varied range of medical and non-medical (especially furniture/fittings) goods and services.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Computer literate - i.e. able to use an electronic system procurement system and familiar with MS Office products.
Good communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills.

Desirable

Knowledge of eProcurement systems such as eProc/eFin
Knowledge of Public Sector Regulations

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Archipelago Offices, Building 1

Lyon Way

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Archipelago Offices, Building 1

Lyon Way

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)