Buyer inChesterfield inChesterfield PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

£23,254 to £23,806 a year per annum Pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust rP1Pgi5m

DSFS Ltd is seeking a Buyer to join their Procurement team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality procurement services, ensuring the acquisition of goods at competitive prices while maintaining excellent customer service. The Buyer will collaborate with clients and service users to understand their procurement requirements, work on standardizing products and services, and support senior staff with data analysis, contract management, and supplier performance improvements.

Key responsibilities include implementing procurement processes, sourcing suppliers through compliant channels, and managing day-to-day operations, all while engaging with clients to foster effective networking and innovation. Applicants should have experience in a procurement environment and demonstrate strong teamwork and customer service skills. Note that the position does not support Certificate of Sponsorship; hence, only suitable candidates without this requirement are encouraged to apply. Previous applicants need not reapply.

DSFS Ltd are looking for a Buyer to join the Procurement team to deliver high quality value for money procurement services on behalf of Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and external clients. You will need to demonstrate strong team working skills; have experience of working in a Procurement environment and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

This post will play a key role in ensuring the procurement of the right goods at the right price delivered to the right place at the right time. This will be achieved by working together with clients and service users to understand their procurement needs, and by working together to standardise and rationalise products and services. This post will support senior staff to analyse and evaluate procurement data; tender and award contracts; improve supplier performance, implement specific electronic catalogues, and continuously improve the service for clients.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered.

***Previous applicants need not apply***

Work to implement procurement processes
Assist in sourcing suppliers via compliant routes to market
Provide procurement service to clients
Day to day operations
Engage and network
Change and innovate

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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.

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Buyer inChesterfield inChesterfield PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust rP1Pgi5m

About us Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.

About us
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.