General Buyer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a vibrant, dynamic, experienced and award winning Procurement team, working in one of the most beautiful and sought after regions of the country.

The Department is seeking a General Buyer who will be responsible for undertaking the purchase of a delegated range of goods and services in our non-clinical team and ensure that purchase orders and related activity are undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner.

The General Buyer will be required to collect and analyse data, to ensure that the most efficient practices and routes of supply are utilised, the post holder will also liaise with stakeholders across the organisation and external suppliers to ensure the right equipment is purchased.

You will be joining a forward thinking Finance and Procurement Department that puts the needs of our patients, Trust colleagues and each other at the heart of everything we do. The department places great focus on staff wellbeing and currently delivers its service through a blended model of flexible working on-site at the hospital and remotely from home and/or other sites.

Cornwall NHS Procurement Service provides a fully inclusive procurement service to both Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and a transactional service to the Integrated Care Board.

Have good interpersonal and communication skills, an eye for detail, and be IT literate with sound knowledge and expertise of Microsoft Office packages.

Be well organised and able to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.

Practical experience in a Procurement/Contracting environment would be of benefit, however drive, passion and a desire for excellence are essential.