Assistant Buyer

6 months ago


London, United Kingdom Step Ahead Full time

**Job Title**: Assistant Buyer - Start ASAP - Temp to Perm

**Salary**: £11.97 Per hour

**Hours**: 37.5 per week

**Base**: Bedford

We have partnered with an NHS who are looking for a new Assistant Buyer to provide clerical and administrative support to the Procurement Department. This is a great opportunity for somebody to start in the world of Procurement and the NHS.

**Why Work For Them?**
- Join a dynamic team within the Strategy and Sustainability Directorate.
- Contribute to strategic sourcing programs for defined categories.
- Work in an environment that values compliance, probity, and excellence in patient care.
- Opportunity to manage different categories of relatively low-value spend.

**Job Role**

The Assistant Buyer role involves:

- Carrying out strategic sourcing programs for defined categories.
- Managing Trust procurement portfolios in line with financial instructions and legislation.
- No direct supervisory responsibility but may assist and support trainees and temporary staff.
- Procure Goods, Services, and Works in line with Trust’s Procurement Strategy.
- Lead on lower-risk categories and support higher-risk categories when directed.
- Research, analyze data, and contribute to innovative category strategies.
- Participate in focus groups and contribute to overall procurement strategy.
- Other duties and responsibilities to support the department

**What You Can Bring**
- Previous experience in a purchasing or procurement role preferred
- Good attention to detail
- Empathetic & approachable
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong organisational skills
- Approachable and adaptable to change and able to prioritise tasks
- Ability to develop relationships internally and externally


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