Buyer - Procurement

Buyer - Head Office, Central London

Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare, invites a skilled Buyer to support our procurement department. This full time role is 37.5 hours a week and offers a competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for clinical spend categories, including medical consumables, implantable devices, critical equipment and maintenance.
• Execute end to end tendering processes: draft tender requirements, specifications, commercial negotiations and collaborate closely with stakeholders.
• Provide reactive support to stakeholders, resolving BAU operational issues.
• Collaborate with the business to agree project strategies, objectives and implementation activities, ensuring effective communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Undertake detailed spend analysis (capex/opex) to determine overall commercial value.
• Plan and project manage savings projects, delivering on time and in full in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Develop presentations and communication documents (market analysis, options appraisals, contract announcements) for stakeholder review.
• Draft and negotiate contract terms with suppliers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous buyer or procurement support role, preferably with experience in healthcare procurement and demonstrated application of essential skills: delivering savings, end to end tender management, spend analysis and modelling, engagement with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently in a fast paced, results driven environment.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Strong numerical skills (data analysis and modelling).
• Excellent written, verbal and relationship building communication skills.
• Strong organisational and travel flexibility within the UK.
• Education: A Level or equivalent (A C) required; undergraduate degree desirable; MCIPS accreditation or working toward accreditation desirable.

Salary & Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme covering pre existing medical conditions at our hospitals.
• Family friendly policies: enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay.
• Non contributory life insurance.
• Access to discounts, rewards, voluntary benefits and a staff engagement hub.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Industry leading employee recognition programmes.

Equality & Diversity

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce and offering inclusive opportunities for all colleagues. We attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities and skills, and our principles guide us to be self less, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative.

More Information

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