Assistant Buyer inBarnsley inBarnsley PUBLISHED
WED 4 DEC 2024
Additionally, the Assistant Buyer will play a crucial role in maintaining stock levels, assisting with procurement activities, and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders. The role emphasises adherence to NHS procurement policies, continuous learning about market changes, and the ability to provide valuable insights for obtaining the best value solutions for the Trust. This position is ideal for individuals eager to develop their career in procurement while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector.
37.5 Hours Per Week
Join Our Team! Procurement Department Opportunity at Kendray Hospital!
Are you ready for a new adventure? Do you want to learn how to thrive in the world of procurement?
Dive into the heart of procurement alongside a vibrant team managing quotations, tenders, and contracts for South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust!
As an Assistant Buyer you will assist in the purchasing of a diverse range of goods and services to support the day-to-day operations of the many wards, departments, and services throughout the Trust.
Ready to make a difference? Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your career while supporting essential healthcare services! Apply today and let's shape the future of procurement together!
At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or occupational requirements) set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this moment in time.
Responsibilities Include:
- Handling customer and supplier queries
- Gathering pricing information via phone and email
- Oracle System data entry and requisition processing (training will be provided)
- Keeping deliveries on track through diligent follow-ups and order progressing
- Assisting with stock management, including restocking storerooms and wards at Kendray Hospital
- Providing advice to customers on procurement processes and purchasing system issues
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients
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About us
Takes a lead role in the materials management order process within the BarnsleyCare Group at the Kendray Hospital site ensuring that identified products are ordered promptly within the pre-requisite timescales and the stock levels are monitored and maintained in-line with demand.
Ensures that materials management stocks are put away in the appropriate stockLocation bays, that stock is rotated ensuring that the levels of out of date stock are kept to a minimum and the stock area is kept clean, tidy and free of litter.
Provides support to the Receipt and Distribution Department, as and when required.
Assists with the procurement of products/services via the Trusts purchase order system. The Buyer will refer complex or significant problems to the Senior Buyer, Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager or the Head of Procurement for guidance/instruction.
Ensures requests for goods/services are processed and orders placed to obtain best value. This will be according to the detailed Local Work Instructions and will involve sourcing the Market and providing the best value solution for the Trust.
Liaises with customers and suppliers to provide assistance, advice and a focal point for all procurement issues. This may be by phone, e-mail, in person or providing input to a Care Group or a Working Group. Has extensive communication, via these means, with internal (Trust) and external (Supplier) staff, on a daily basis.
Adheres to all Local Work Instructions.
Observes all relevant NHS, Trust and Legal Requirements
Follows and adheres to all relevant aspects of the Trusts Procurement Strategy
Keeps abreast of changing procurement issues via regular, specialist supplies training. This may be provided by the Crown Commercial Services, NHS Procurement Collaboratives or by an external company to the public sector.
Take responsibility for aspects of products/services purchased specifically including the departments materials management process and other areas as determined by the Head of Procurement, the Senior Contracts Manager or the Contracts Manager. Liaise with external Supplier Representatives and customers of the Procurement Service. Update appropriate product and market information for both the Trusts third party marketplace environment and the Procurement department. Continually review products and services to ensure best value is obtained, on an on-going basis.
Produce reports and spreadsheets as necessary, this will involve using product and market knowledge and may also involve meeting, and negotiating with, representatives of external organisations.
Have a knowledge and understanding of a purchase order computing system including the process for ordering, receipting payment of invoices, and the concept of commodity/catalogue within the procurement function and observe all Purchasing Principles.
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