Buyer inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

NHS TRANSPLANT

NHS Blood and Transplant r0JKgkCw

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is seeking a Buyer to join its Supplier and Contract Management Team in Bristol, with a focus on the Science sub-team. In this role, you will collaborate with Senior Buyers and Commercial Managers to negotiate and manage essential contracts and framework agreements for procuring goods and services that support NHSBT's operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with Public Contract Regulations, delivering cost-effective contracts, managing end-to-end procurement processes, resolving customer queries, and achieving savings targets.

As a member of a committed procurement team, you will play a crucial role in guaranteeing that services are provided in a timely manner, maintaining the quality of blood supply for hospital customers. Occasional travel may be required, with prior notice, and you will need to demonstrate adherence to NHSBT's policies and risk management practices. This position offers a valuable development opportunity for those looking to enhance their procurement skills within the healthcare sector.

An excellent development opportunity has arisen within the Supplier and Contract Management Team to build on your skills working on contracts in a range of categories and sub-categories initially in the Science sub-team. You will be part of a dedicated team of procurement professionals responsible for negotiating and managing a variety of business critical commercial contracts and framework agreements for the provision of goods and services to NHSBT. You will work with the Senior Buyers, Senior Commercial Managers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to manage the contracts end to end, to ensure that all interested parties needs are met. You will be responsible for assisting the team managers in delivering contracts that are robust, free from risk, legally binding and importantly cost efficient and effective. Ensuring that NHSBT can demonstrate to the public through the scrutiny of internal and external audit, that it obtains best value for money on its contracted non-pay expenditure and achieves savings targets. You will ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations including the legally mandated directives, policy notes and NHSBT Standing Orders and Financial Instructions

You will be part of a dedicated team of procurement professionals responsible for negotiating and managing a variety of business critical commercial contracts and framework agreements for the provision of goods and services to NHSBT. You will be required to support the Procurement Management Team to ensure our customers receive the goods and services they need in a timely manner, resolving and expediting queries as they arise. thus guaranteeing that the blood supply to our hospital customers is not at risk. You will deal with customer queries, providing advice to ensure the appropriate procurement method is applied, resulting in best value for money You will be required occasionally to travel, with prior notice You will ensure compliance with Public Contract Regulations including the legally mandated directives, policy notes and NHSBT Standing Orders and Financial Instructions You may be required (with notice) to spend time away from base to meet the requirements of the post

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Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

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Working as a Buyer in the UK requires a combination of skills and competencies that enable you to effectively manage procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Here are some key skills needed for a Buyer role:

1. Negotiation Skills: Ability to negotiate prices and terms with suppliers to secure the best agreements for the organization.

2. Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze market trends, supplier performance, and purchasing data to inform decisions and optimize purchasing strategies.

3. Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the market landscape, including competitors, potential suppliers, and economic factors that may impact procurement.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.

5. Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and maintain accurate records of procurement activities.

6. Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing contracts, orders, and pricing to avoid errors and ensure compliance with regulations.

7. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify issues within the supply chain or procurement process and develop effective solutions.

8. Interpersonal Skills: Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, stakeholders, and team members is essential.

9. Project Management: Skills to manage procurement projects from initiation through to delivery, including planning, execution, and monitoring.

10. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software, e-procurement systems, and basic Excel skills for data management and analysis.

11. Supply Chain Knowledge: Understanding of supply chain principles and processes, including inventory management and logistics.

12. Risk Management: Ability to identify and assess risks related to suppliers and market fluctuations and develop strategies to mitigate them.

13. Time Management: Capacity to work efficiently under tight deadlines and manage your time effectively.

14. Ethical Sourcing Awareness: Knowledge of sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, particularly as companies increasingly focus on corporate social responsibility.

Buyer inBristol inBristol PUBLISHED FRI 8 NOV 2024

NHS Blood and Transplant r0JKgkCw

About us Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.

About us
Please view the attached recruitment profile which is a summary of the detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

Please also view the benefits information sheet which details the benefits of working for NHSBT and the hours of work, salary, leave entitlement etc. for this role.