Strategic Buyer

5 days ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom Millbrook Healthcare Group Ltd Full time £24,000 - £42,000 per year

Job Advert

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic Buyer to join our procurement team. This role is integral to ensuring the timely, accurate, and cost-effective sourcing of products for NHS tender requests, while also driving best value from our current product portfolio.

As a Strategic Buyer, you will be responsible for sourcing products and negotiating pricing from suppliers to meet tender requirements. You will analyse product specifications to identify and select suitable products that meet NHS requirements, while also recommending best-value alternatives from the existing portfolio. Additionally, you will lead supplier price reviews, manage pricing queries, carry out general buyer responsibilities, and maintain strong supplier partnerships to support long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Source products and negotiate competitive pricing with suppliers to support NHS tender submissions.
  • Analyse product specifications and select products to meet tender and NHS requirements.
  • Recommend best-value alternatives from the current product portfolio.
  • Lead and manage supplier price reviews, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
  • Handle and resolve pricing queries with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Carry out general buyer responsibilities, including raising purchase orders, maintaining accurate procurement records, monitoring stock availability, and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long-term procurement goals.
  • Monitor market trends, supply risks, and opportunities to drive value and mitigate costs.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver compliant, competitive, and customer-focused tender responses.
About You
  • Proven experience in a procurement or buying role, preferably within healthcare, medical supplies, or public sector tenders.
  • Strong skills in analysing product specifications and aligning solutions with customer requirements.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel in particular); experience with procurement systems is an advantage.

What can we offer you?

A salary of £30,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience

Working Hours: Monday – Friday

Up to 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) plus optional 5 unpaid days

Company Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

A rewards scheme – 200+ exclusive perks and discounts from leading retailers and leisure outlets

Our ambition at Millbrook Healthcare is to become the leading provider in the assisted living sector whilst ensuring our core company values 'CARES' remain unchanged. We are always looking to recruit hard working and talented individuals to become a part of our ongoing growth and success. You'll enjoy all the support and encouragement you need to reach your own potential and develop a rewarding career along the way.

Care and respect for our colleagues and service users

Accountable and proud

Ready to learn and grow

Enhance our service users' lives

Socially responsible, ethical and transparent

This role involves working in a regulated activity and may be subject to a DBS disclosure and social media screening.

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.


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