Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer B4 - Procurement

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Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for a portfolio of contracts, carrying out tendering for goods and services using an e-tendering system. Contracts will be managed effectively to ensure products and services are delivered on time, in compliance with contract KPIs and best value for money is achieved.

The post holder will develop excellent working relationships with stakeholders and will influence end users to help standardise and rationalise products and services. In addition they will implement change/improvements and support and enable self and others to enhance expertise and help build procurement capability.

Main duties of the job

The Buyer will Negotiate with suppliers and user departments to ensure optimum value for money and transparent decision making with regards to Maintenance and service contract for medical equipment. They will be responsible for their portfolio of contracts.

The post holder will Communicate in the most appropriate manner, technical and non-technical information to colleagues and suppliers as required. The post holder will need to be organised and deliver to timescales.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 a year pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-130

Job locations

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education including Maths and English Language

Desirable

  • NVQ4 qualification or equivalent experience
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) qualification (Certificate/Diploma/MCIPS)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with customers in a large organisation
  • Experience of working with and negotiating with suppliers

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft IT packages including Excel and Word
  • Self motivated, enthusiastic, organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Pro-active and delivers to timescales
  • Flexible in workload duties/dealing with tasks/hours and ability to work with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
  • Calm and professional manner

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Procurement, e-tendering, catalogue management and price benchmarking systems and software packages
  • Working knowledge of NHS
  • Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers and customers
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with tact, discretion and empathy
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general standard of education including Maths and English Language

Desirable

  • NVQ4 qualification or equivalent experience
  • Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) qualification (Certificate/Diploma/MCIPS)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with customers in a large organisation
  • Experience of working with and negotiating with suppliers

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft IT packages including Excel and Word
  • Self motivated, enthusiastic, organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Pro-active and delivers to timescales
  • Flexible in workload duties/dealing with tasks/hours and ability to work with conflicting demands and meet deadlines
  • Calm and professional manner

Desirable

  • Working knowledge of Procurement, e-tendering, catalogue management and price benchmarking systems and software packages
  • Working knowledge of NHS
  • Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, managers and customers
  • Good interpersonal skills and team working skills with tact, discretion and empathy

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Hayley Draper

hayley.draper@somersetft.nhs.uk

07584187019

Details

Date posted

20 June 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 a year pro-rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-130

Job locations

County Hall

The Crescent

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DY


Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4DA


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