Senior Buyer

Are you looking to develop your procurement career withinthe NHS, or do you have transferable commercial or purchasing skills and wantto move into healthcare procurement?

The Procurement Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trustis seeking a motivated and organised Senior Procurement Buyer (Band 5) to joinour supportive and forward-thinking team. This role offers the opportunity togain experience across a diverse range of medical categories, includingMedicine and Radiology, while contributing directly to the delivery ofhigh-quality patient care.

The Trust is committed to supporting the development of itsstaff. The post holder will receive ongoing support and supervision fromCategory Managers and will be supported to develop their knowledge of NHSprocurement regulations, systems, and processes. Access to relevant trainingand development opportunities will be provided, and staff are encouraged todevelop their careers within NHS procurement, including progressionopportunities for suitable candidates.

Applicants should be well organised, able to managecompeting priorities, and have strong communication skills to work effectivelywith a range of stakeholders. A basic level of commercial awareness and a goodunderstanding of value for money are essential, along with competent IT skills,including the use of spreadsheets and business systems.

37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

The post holder will manage and support end-to-endprocurement activities for a defined portfolio of low to medium value goods andservices. This will include running quotation exercises, engaging withsuppliers, and supporting contract administration to ensure continuity ofsupply and value for money.

The role will also involve supporting higher value and morecomplex tenders led by Category Managers, contributing to evaluation activity,documentation, and stakeholder engagement. The post holder will provide adviceon procurement processes, policies, and best practice, including Identifyingand implementing savings opportunities which will deliver efficiencies to theTrust via cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand management or improvements toquality.

The role will work closely with clinical, operational, andfinance colleagues to understand service requirements and ensure procurementactivity supports both patient care and operational efficiency. The roleincludes developing and maintaining effective supplier relationships, resolvingissues where possible, and escalating more complex matters appropriately.

Accurate procurement records must be maintained using Trustsystems to support reporting, audit, and transparency. The role also requiresmaintaining an awareness of market developments, NHS initiatives, and commercialtrends relevant to the medical category.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS), or actively studying towards
• Degree and/ or an appropriate professional qualification
• A number of demonstrable years experience within a buying role including formal tendering. Understand tenders and quotes

Knowledge

• Knowledge of EU/UK procurement legislation and public sector procurement regimes
• Detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of procurement and supply chains
• Experience of working on complex tenders
• Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas.

Experience

• Relevant experience of public or commercial sector procurement
• Experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation with a track record of achieving cost reductions
• Experience of procurement in a health sector environment

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.

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPro rata/per annum