Operational Buyer
The closing date is 21 July 2025
Job summary
Open only to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to; Hampshire IOW Healthcare NHS Trust, Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust, South Central Ambulance Service or Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and professional member of staff to join our busy Procurement Team.
You will be working in an experienced operational procurement team supporting over 1600 users of the Oracle SBS system and helping the day-to-day purchase to pay process to run smoothly enabling divisional staff to focus on service users' care.
Your main role will be the processing of orders. You will be the focal point for supplier and customer enquiries. You will also need to enjoy and be comfortable communicating on Teams and on the phone within an open plan environment.
We are looking for a team player with a strong customer focused approach.
You will have experience of using financial or purchase to pay systems, this might be as a user raising requisitions on the SBS system. You need to be able to demonstrate commercial awareness, communication skills, and be well organised.
Main duties of the job
Previous experience of working within either procurement, finance or the NHS is essential. Either raising requisitions, order processing, catalogue management or system administration would be good starting points to be able to apply for this role.
The post holder will have responsibility for the following tasks:
- Processing all orders assigned to them
- Maintenance of the Trust catalogues
- Provide support to purchase to pay users to enable them to use the system
- Supporting staff using the travel booking system
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-COR-8359
Job locations
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tatchbury Mount
Calmore
Southampton
Hampshire
SO40 2RZ
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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