Assistant Buyer

Salary:
£24,500
- Region:
Chester
- Job Type/Function:
Procurement
- Contract Type:
Permanent
- Total number of weekly/annual hours:
37.5

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Assistant Buyer
Location: Chester
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

**Salary**: £24,500
Shift pattern: Monday-Friday office hours

We are looking for a Buyer Assistant who has an understanding of procurement, who is confident in engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels, and most of all who is driven to provide the best experience for our customers and is passionate about delivering value to the NHS to join our Tower 1 team.

**Do you want to help make a difference to the NHS?**

Well, if you do, then here at DHL/NHS Supply Chain we are looking for people to come and work in an agile, entrepreneurial organisation where your passion, personality and drive matter as much as your experience.

**What do we want?**

We have a variety of roles that cover procurement, change management, clinical engagement, and business development. But what we really want is people who share our desire to be the best we can be.

**What will you be doing?**

You'll be working within the fastest growing medical device procurement organisation in the UK. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll ensure that the NHS benefit from receiving the best medical devices at the lowest cost, guaranteeing that people like you and us have access to the latest and best performing technology available.
- To manage the NHS market category for equipment maintenance contracts specifically Supplier Relationship Management, Tendering Activity and projects
- Responsible for managing an allocated number of customer projects to deliver results, drive savings and improved service for customers
- Produce quotes and actively engage with customers to close down quotes if not required and inform suppliers
- Support with the development of Sourcing Strategies and delivery of tender in line with Intenda timescales
- The education of supplier base in relation to the process for renewals and new business maintenance contracts, renewals operations planning, new business take on, support delivery of sales, income targets and savings
- To work closely with customers and suppliers to provide alternative proposals on maintenance spend

**Who are we?**

Employed by DHL to work as part of our NHS Supply Chain. NHS Supply Chain provide patient-focussed healthcare products and supply chain services to the UK's National Health Service.

We're also a friendly bunch from a multitude of backgrounds all with a shared passion and knowledge, that working together is how we succeed

**What do we offer?**

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Procurement background
- Team orientated with the ability to work autonomously
- Attention to detail
As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advise as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more is hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

**You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, what do we need form you?**

- Procurement background
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Admin experience within a fast paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and re-organise workload around priorities
- Strong inter-personal skill

**What you'll need to do next?**

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.