Support Buyer - Non-Medical - #145508
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
Date: 3 days ago
City: Walsall
Contract type: Full time

This vacancy is for a one year fixed term contract and is based at the Manor Hospital Walsall.
To undertake designated procurement activity, including investigative projects and the conduct of competitive quotation and tender exercises.
Liaises with Senior Trust Officers, Procurement and Supply Chain Staff, Trust requestioner', Clinicians, budget holders, Suppliers, Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), Department of Health, Internal and External Audit.
The Support Buyer will lead and support on the Procurement of several commodities, within the Non Medical Procurement team based at Walsall Reporting into the Senior strategic Procurement Manager – Non Medical within the North Midland and Black Country Procurement Procurement Department based at Walsall. This post will be integral in supporting the Department in the delivery of the Trust's Procurement objectives. Responsible for the management of specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the Trust's strategy, customer base requirements, maximize value for money whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Please note that this role is based at The Manor Hospital NHS Trust but there will be a requirement for the successful post-holder to travel between sites in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Wolverhampton.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gillian Farr Job title: Deputy Director of Procurement Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07826 340992
To undertake designated procurement activity, including investigative projects and the conduct of competitive quotation and tender exercises.
Liaises with Senior Trust Officers, Procurement and Supply Chain Staff, Trust requestioner', Clinicians, budget holders, Suppliers, Collaborative Procurement Hub, NHS Supply Chain (NHSSC), Department of Health, Internal and External Audit.
The Support Buyer will lead and support on the Procurement of several commodities, within the Non Medical Procurement team based at Walsall Reporting into the Senior strategic Procurement Manager – Non Medical within the North Midland and Black Country Procurement Procurement Department based at Walsall. This post will be integral in supporting the Department in the delivery of the Trust's Procurement objectives. Responsible for the management of specific categories within the Procurement portfolio to meet the needs of the Trust's strategy, customer base requirements, maximize value for money whilst ensuring compliance with EU Procurement Legislation, UK Law and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions. Please note that this role is based at The Manor Hospital NHS Trust but there will be a requirement for the successful post-holder to travel between sites in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and Wolverhampton.
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we’re highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research.
The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gillian Farr Job title: Deputy Director of Procurement Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07826 340992
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