Job summary
Are you an experienced buyer looking for a rewarding role that makes a difference?
We are seeking aSenior Buyer to join our dynamic NHS procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of cost-effective and high-quality healthcare services.
- Interview Date: 10 April 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone with:
- Experience in procurement, ideally within the NHS or public sector.
- Good knowledge of public procurement regulations.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- The right qualities and experience to lead a team of buyers
- The ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- A CIPS qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.
In return we can offer
- A flexible and hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Career development opportunities within the NHS.
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- NHS pension and generous annual leave entitlement.
If you're passionate about procurement and want to contribute to the NHS's vital work, we'd love to hear from you
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a small team of buyers, responsible for order processing and customer service activity relating to a group of requisitioning departments.
- Ensure that targets are met by the buying team in respect of requisition to order lead time.
- Ensure that goods/services ordered are progressed and delivered to the requisitioning department in a timely manner.
- Ensure that invoice queries relating to orders placed by the team are resolved satisfactorily within set target times.
- Ensure effective communication between requisitioning departments and the buying team.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage a small team of buyers, responsible for order processing and customer service activity relating to a group of requisitioning departments.
- Ensure that targets are met by the buying team in respect of requisition to order lead time.
- Ensure that goods/services ordered are progressed and delivered to the requisitioning department in a timely manner.
- Ensure that invoice queries relating to orders placed by the team are resolved satisfactorily within set target times.
- Ensure effective communication between requisitioning departments and the buying team.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed understanding of a computerised ordering system, preferably Oracle
- An understanding of the workings of Accounts Payable and General Ledger systems in relation to accruals and the payment of invoices
- An Ability to provide professional advice and guidance to customers
- An excellent knowledge of products and suppliers used within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Experience of working in a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the Supplies Department of a large complex organisation, preferably within the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate Professional Purchasing qualification, NVQ 3 (Purchasing), CIPS, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent e.g. Microsoft Office Skills Training
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A detailed understanding of a computerised ordering system, preferably Oracle
- An understanding of the workings of Accounts Payable and General Ledger systems in relation to accruals and the payment of invoices
- An Ability to provide professional advice and guidance to customers
- An excellent knowledge of products and suppliers used within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels in the organisation
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Good numeric and literacy skills
- Experience of working in a team
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the Supplies Department of a large complex organisation, preferably within the NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate Professional Purchasing qualification, NVQ 3 (Purchasing), CIPS, or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent e.g. Microsoft Office Skills Training
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).
