Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Transactional Buyer

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Job summary

To operate as part of the procurement team purchasing goods and services as required, in a timely, professional and efficient way ensuring that the Trusts obtain best value. To action requisitions and produce orders to external companies as and when required.

The post holder will have a working knowledge of Public Sector procurement and an understanding of Trust financial instructions and internal governance.

To carry out supplier selection in a professional manner, accurately meeting deadlines and communicating effectively to all appropriate, and relevant, parties.

Interviews to take place 12th November 2025

Main duties of the job

Processing e-requisitions in accordance with Trust standing orders and standing financial instructions.

To source products and services as required by Trusts and monitor supplier performance, as required

To review sources regularly to ensure best value for money is obtained at all times.

To make full use of national, regional frameworks and local contracts

provide advice on product ranges, alternatives, features and benefits. This includes new order enquiries, product information, order status and prices, visits to wards and departments regarding supplies issues.

To assist in the preparation of quotations and waivers in accordance with Trust standing financial instructions.

To ensure compliance with Trust purchasing procedures, standing orders and standing financial instructions for all transactions including checking requisitions for correct authorisation and account codes before logging on to purchasing systems.

To assist in the maintenance of the department online catalogue and provide appropriate and relevant information and procurement advice to Trust staff as required.

To assist Trust staff in the controlling of budget expenditure through the provision of quality supplies management information, for example savings on purchases made.

To keep accurate and up to date records of savings and contribute to overall Trust savings plans.

About us

At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Date posted

27 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£32,199 to £34,876 a year Per Annum Including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-1332

Job locations

NHS Jobs

Brockley Road

Stanmore, Middlesex

HA7 4LP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attendance at training seminars both on and off site. Includes Government Procurement Service training on local purchasing, negotiation, Procurement Act 2023 and legal aspects of purchasing.

Where agreed, attendance at Trade exhibitions and visits to exhibitions and supplier sites.

Where agreed, and required, undertake to obtain appropriate qualifications and seek to achieve continuing professional development.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with Trust-based colleagues.

Carry out post duties in accordance with the Trust policy on ethical purchasing

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attendance at training seminars both on and off site. Includes Government Procurement Service training on local purchasing, negotiation, Procurement Act 2023 and legal aspects of purchasing.

Where agreed, attendance at Trade exhibitions and visits to exhibitions and supplier sites.

Where agreed, and required, undertake to obtain appropriate qualifications and seek to achieve continuing professional development.

Establish and maintain good working relationships with Trust-based colleagues.

Carry out post duties in accordance with the Trust policy on ethical purchasing

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

Educated to diploma/NVQ level or relevant experience
Hold evidence of having achieved an A*-C GCSE or equivalent in Math and English.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a procurement and supply chain environment
Experience of undertaking quotations and preparing commercial evaluation
Experience working as part of a team and the ability to develop contacts and build networks

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure
Strong Interpersonal skills, Customer orientated and good resource management skills.
Prioritising skills with include being: - Methodical, Numerate and having problem solving and motivation skills.

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

Educated to diploma/NVQ level or relevant experience
Hold evidence of having achieved an A*-C GCSE or equivalent in Math and English.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a procurement and supply chain environment
Experience of undertaking quotations and preparing commercial evaluation
Experience working as part of a team and the ability to develop contacts and build networks

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure
Strong Interpersonal skills, Customer orientated and good resource management skills.
Prioritising skills with include being: - Methodical, Numerate and having problem solving and motivation skills.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

NHS Jobs

Brockley Road

Stanmore, Middlesex

HA7 4LP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

NHS Jobs

Brockley Road

Stanmore, Middlesex

HA7 4LP

Employer's website

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