Senior Transactional Buyer GWH (Based Salisbury, Swindon & Bath) inSalisbury inSalisbury PUBLISHED WED 6 NOV 2024

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata if part time PERMANENT
NHS

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust rOH9fB9A

Opportunity to work collaboratively across multiple NHS Trusts, promoting teamwork and shared goals.

Recognition as part of a nationally awarded procurement service leading innovation and excellence.

Support for professional development and growth, with a focus on embracing new skills and values.

Hybrid work model offering flexibility to balance in-office and remote working days.

Engagement in a crucial role that directly impacts the quality of procurement services in the healthcare sector.

Experience in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that fosters resilience and adaptability.

The Senior Transactional Buyer role at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust involves providing collaborative procurement and commercial support to multiple NHS organisations within the B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire Acute Hospital Alliance. This position is ideal for individuals seeking career advancement in a recognized and innovative procurement team focused on delivering excellence and value. The successful candidate will manage a small team to ensure efficient invoice processing and be part of a hybrid work environment, with office presence required for 2-3 days a week.

Candidates should possess strong relationship management skills, be adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic environment. The role requires flexibility to travel among the trust locations in Salisbury, Swindon, and Bath, and emphasises the need for self-starters who are willing to learn and support the procurement vision across various divisions.

This role has a base of either Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, , Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Swindon) or Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Bath)

A re you ambitious, would you welcome a challenge and embrace change?

We're looking for someone to join the B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire Acute Hospital Alliance Procurement Service delivering collaborative procurement and commercial support to Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT), Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GWH), Wiltshire Health and Care (WHC) and Royal United Hospital Bath (RUH).

This is an exciting time to join SFT, a service that is leading the way in procurement collaboration across the region and is recognise nationally by it's peers as an award winning leader in collaboration.

We are keen to develop the service and most importantly our people, we believe that our staff should be encouraged to develop, grow and embrace our values which will enable us to embrace innovation, deliver excellence and value within our procurement activities and strive to become a world class procurement function of the future.

This role is perfect for someone wanting to take that next step in their career or for someone looking for a new chapter in their career.

SFT will give you the platform to showcase your skills, within a supportive and forward thinking team. If this sounds like the challenge for you, apply now!

The successful candidate(s) will have the flexibility to travel on occasion to any of the Trusts in Bath, Swindon or Salisbury and will undertake procurement activity for all Trusts within the B&NES Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care System (ICS) and consequently will be required to split their time across the organisations accordingly. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office. After completion of a successful induction period.

Post holder will support Transactional Procurement Manager to lead and develop the invoice team to provide an efficient and high-quality service to all stakeholders by managing a small team to undertake the day-to-day activities.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us
We need you to be a self-starter, tenacious and adaptable with excellent relationship management skills such that you can champion the Procurement Vision whilst delivering the aims of the numerous divisions you will be working with. You need to have a willingness to learn, be resilient and able to thrive in an ever changing, often demanding environment, embracing a team approach to success.

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

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To work as a Senior Transactional Buyer for GWH (Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) based in Salisbury, Swindon, and Bath, you will typically need a combination of skills, qualifications, and experience. Here are the key skills and requirements that may be expected for this role:

Core Skills:

1. Procurement and Purchasing:

- Strong understanding of procurement processes and best practices.

- Ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships effectively.

2. Financial Acumen:

- Good grasp of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.

- Knowledge of pricing strategies and financial modeling.

3. Analytical Skills:

- Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret complex data to drive purchasing decisions.

- Experience with sourcing analytics and market research.

4. Communication Skills:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interactions with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

- Ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organization.

5. Project Management:

- Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities efficiently.

- Experience in project management methodologies can be beneficial.

6. Strategic Thinking:

- Ability to think strategically about sourcing and procurement to achieve organizational goals.

- Experience developing sourcing strategies that align with the organization's objectives.

Technical Skills:

1. ERP and Procurement Systems:

- Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle).

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for budget analysis and reporting.

2. Regulatory Knowledge:

- Understanding of relevant procurement regulations and compliance, especially in the healthcare sector.

3. Market Knowledge:

- Keeping abreast of industry trends and supplier markets to make informed purchasing decisions.

Qualifications:

1. Educational Background:

- A degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field is often preferred.

- Professional procurement qualifications (e.g., CIPS – Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) may be advantageous.

2. Experience:

- Significant experience in procurement or buying roles, particularly in a transactional setting.

- Previous experience working within the NHS or healthcare sector can be highly beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

1. Attention to Detail:

- High level of accuracy and attention to detail in handling financial data and procurement documents.

2. Problem-Solving Skills:

- Ability to identify issues and develop solutions quickly and efficiently.

3. Team Player:

- Collaborate effectively with various departments and teams.

4. Adaptability:

- Willingness to adapt to changing environments and processes, especially in the fast-paced healthcare sector.

Additional Skills:

- Customer Service Orientation:

- Focus on support and service delivery as procurement plays a critical role in enabling healthcare services.

- Negotiation Skills:

- Strong negotiation skills to ensure the best value for the organization while maintaining quality.

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