Buyer Senior Buyer

3 weeks ago


Chester Cheshire, United Kingdom Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Working Full time: 37.The Senior Buyer role sits within our Contracts Team, delivering on behalf of the Trust. The Team is made up of a range of Buyers, a Data Specialist and a Commodity Advisor (Clinical Procurement Specialist Nurse.)


The Senior Buyer is responsible for: contributing towards the delivery of the Trusts Procurement Cost Reduction Strategy through delivery of allocated procurement projects and carrying out tendering processes at EU/UK level


Manage complex and varied projects across all categories, contributing to the workplan delivery. Lead/Conduct full end to end procurement process for large/complex requirements


The Senior Buyer is responsible for assisting in the training and development of junior procurement members of staff and has supervisory responsibility.


To be able to lead, plan and deliver projects to an appropriate timescale


Ensure that the appropriate procurement processes are followed with application of knowledge and experience of Public Contract Regulations 2015


Deputise for Head of Procurement Contracting as and when required


An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the procurement contracting team. You will report to the Head of Procurement Contracting and form part of a team which is responsible for contributing towards the Trusts challenging cash releasing savings target through the delivery of allocated procurement projects from a complex and varied contract portfolio.
The role requires experience in public sector procurement and application of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
The candidate is required to have a knowledge of procurement principles acquired through either, MCIPS accreditation or actively working towards it (minimum level of 5 must have been achieved,) relevant degrees or experience
Developmental opportunities in Procurement
Competitive Salary, with incremental pay progression
Excellent holiday entitlements 27 days + bank holidays
Staff support, health and wellbeing opportunities & other employee benefits

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:


The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 6258 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000. The Trust is a busy district general hospital and in 2022/2023, there were more than 503,342 patient attendances (inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Evidence of continuing professional development through attendance of relevant courses.

Experience of procurement processes including undertaking complex Tender process at EU level.
Experience co-ordinating the production of all the documentation required for the procurement process in liaison with other parties

Experience being responsible for procurement information systems


Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Hospital


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