Job summary
The Senior Buyer is expected to build strong and effective relationships with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust's third party supplier spend. The role holder will negotiate and implement contracts and agreements that maximise value from the relevant divisional third party supplier spend and will provide advice and guidance on Procurement-related matters to stakeholders. The role leads on spend analytics and reporting within the strategic procurement team.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the trust contracts in accordance with procurement legislation and its internal Standing Financial Instruction.
in this respect work with stakeholders to perform tenders and drafting contracts.
Finding and implementing opportunities in contracts/frameworks established in other bodies of the NHS.
Additionally the role requires use of spend analytics tools for use in the procurement team.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Or working towards MCIPS Level 4.
- Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Relevant masters degree or equivalent experience
- A levels equivalent qualification or significant in-depth experience
Experience
Essential
- Procurement experience in contract law and procurement legislation
Desirable
- NHS experience within procurement
- The ability to create large complex collaborative contracts
- Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
- Experience in procurement to drive value for money from contracts.
Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presenting
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Or working towards MCIPS Level 4.
- Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD)
Desirable
- Relevant masters degree or equivalent experience
- A levels equivalent qualification or significant in-depth experience
Experience
Essential
- Procurement experience in contract law and procurement legislation
Desirable
- NHS experience within procurement
- The ability to create large complex collaborative contracts
- Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
- Experience in procurement to drive value for money from contracts.
Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presenting
- Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Other
Essential
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined
- Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment
- Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict
Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
