Job summary
The Procurement & Supplies Dept. are looking to appoint a Procurement Buyer to join their procurement team based at University Hospitals, Coventry.
The successful applicant will have pervious experience of working in a Procurement team. Ideally applicants will have some knowledge of public sector procurement and experience in administering Public Contract Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 procedures.
Ideally you will be educated to degree level, qualified or studying towards CIPS level 4 and possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Responsibilities will also include identifying opportunities for standardisation/rationalisation of product usage across the Trust and evaluating supply chain activities, ensuring the most cost effective source of supply.
Please be advised that interviews for this post are due to take place on the 27th April at University Hospital Coventry, IN PERSON.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of the Trust's Procurement Strategy ensuring the Trust's contract portfolio is maintained. Provide an effective and professional service for procurement projects, delivering ongoing cost efficiencies & benefits to the Trust. Achieve value for money inall procurement activities, ensuring compliance with all statutory legislation, Trust Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions and Departmental policies & procedures.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your role you can be expected to:
- Obtain quotations for purchases and contracts in line with customers requirements and in accordance with the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
- Analyse quotations using own initiative to determine the most cost-effective source of supply, maintain accurate records & report all savings achieved to the Head of Procurement.
- Ensure that all appropriate documentation (e.g. PPQ forms, SFI wavier requests, quotations etc.) are submitted with requisitions.
- Ensure that requisitions are correctly prepared, authorised, checked and processed within the agreed timescales.
- Ensure Value for Money is achieved throughout the procurement process through negotiation with suppliers and ensuring all existing National and Local Government contracts are utilised.
- Validate, evaluate and approve new supplier requests submitted by Trust users.
- Investigate and certify invoice price queries for catalogued and non- catalogued purchases.
- Support by working alongside the Procurement Managers in maintaining the Trusts local contract renewal programme, ensuring all contract renewals are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In your role you can be expected to:
- Obtain quotations for purchases and contracts in line with customers requirements and in accordance with the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions.
- Analyse quotations using own initiative to determine the most cost-effective source of supply, maintain accurate records & report all savings achieved to the Head of Procurement.
- Ensure that all appropriate documentation (e.g. PPQ forms, SFI wavier requests, quotations etc.) are submitted with requisitions.
- Ensure that requisitions are correctly prepared, authorised, checked and processed within the agreed timescales.
- Ensure Value for Money is achieved throughout the procurement process through negotiation with suppliers and ensuring all existing National and Local Government contracts are utilised.
- Validate, evaluate and approve new supplier requests submitted by Trust users.
- Investigate and certify invoice price queries for catalogued and non- catalogued purchases.
- Support by working alongside the Procurement Managers in maintaining the Trusts local contract renewal programme, ensuring all contract renewals are dealt with efficiently and effectively.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualification/Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
