City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Buyer

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

To ensure effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by Choice to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.

The job holders brief will include the day-to-day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of Choice, in a timely and professional manner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to offer support within the Purchasing team to ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to the Organisation, and that all Purchase Orders are processed correctly and invoices paid within the Organisations Standard Financial Instructions and Public Sector Payment Policy. Excellent communication skills are essential to this post, as is the ability to recognise the most appropriate and effective method of communication for the task at hand.

Process computerised receipts, order amendments to reflect invoicing details and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure order details are correct and match invoices.

Joint working with Accounts Payable to identify areas where improvements can be made.

About us

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City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,593 to £28,377 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0226-18

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To ensure effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.

The job holders brief will include the day-to-day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.

To reduce processing activity by utilisation of electronic procure to pay ordering systems.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

To ensure effective communications between the customer base and the Procurement Services Department, with particular regard to the procurement of goods and services required by CHoICE to meet the required standards of patient care, in line with all relevant Public Sector Requirements / Local Requirements etc.

The job holders brief will include the day-to-day management of procurement and supply chain activities to ensure value for money for the whole of CHoICE, in a timely and professional manner.

To reduce processing activity by utilisation of electronic procure to pay ordering systems.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage several projects at the same time.
Career minded.
Team player.
Caring

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within a Supplies Department undertaking procurement of goods and services.
Negotiating savings and providing value for money.
Experience of analysing procurement data.
Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.

Skills

Essential

Decision maker.
Interpersonal skills.
Very Customer Orientated.
Prioritisation Skills
Methodical
Numerate
Problem Solving
Motivated
IT Skills.
Written communication.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical.
Influential.
Assertive with tact and diplomacy.

Attitude

Essential

Good communicator, both oral and written.
Office based, however, there is a requirement to visit Wards/Departments within the Hospital site and other Hospital sites for meetings.
Requirement for new tasks to be undertaken as required.
Proactive and reactive to situations.
Desire to add value and promote the role of procurement.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
CSE or GSCE Level of Education
Basic IT Skills

Desirable

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) (or equivalent) degree or actively willing to work towards.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to manage several projects at the same time.
Career minded.
Team player.
Caring

Experience

Desirable

Previous NHS experience within a Supplies Department undertaking procurement of goods and services.
Negotiating savings and providing value for money.
Experience of analysing procurement data.
Knowledge of public sector procurement rules and regulations.

Skills

Essential

Decision maker.
Interpersonal skills.
Very Customer Orientated.
Prioritisation Skills
Methodical
Numerate
Problem Solving
Motivated
IT Skills.
Written communication.
Negotiation skills.
Analytical.
Influential.
Assertive with tact and diplomacy.

Attitude

Essential

Good communicator, both oral and written.
Office based, however, there is a requirement to visit Wards/Departments within the Hospital site and other Hospital sites for meetings.
Requirement for new tasks to be undertaken as required.
Proactive and reactive to situations.
Desire to add value and promote the role of procurement.

Qualifications

Essential

Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent
CSE or GSCE Level of Education
Basic IT Skills

Desirable

Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPs) (or equivalent) degree or actively willing to work towards.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)