Senior Buyer in Basingstoke inBasingstoke PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team atWessex NHS Procurement Limited (WPL).Please refer to the detailed

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below for more information about the role.Please Note:WPL does not hold a Home Office Workers Licence and is therefore unable to offer sponsorship.This vacancy is currently restricted to individuals directly employed by WPL or the HIOW ICB system including the following organisations:Hampshire Hospital NHS FTHampshire and Isle of Wight ICBIsle of Wight NHS TrustPortsmouth Hospital University NHS TrustSouth Central Ambulance ServiceUniversity Hospital SouthamptonHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS FT

Main duties of the job
We're entering an exciting phase in the Operational Buying Team, following the successful promotion of internal colleagues into senior roles. As part of this growth, we're looking to recruit two Buyers to support the requisition process for Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust, based in Basingstoke.In this role, you'll work closely with the Senior Buyer and Procurement Managers to contribute to the delivery of the Cost Improvement Plan (C.I.P) and ensure a high-performing e-procurement service for end users. You'll be expected to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, using initiative and procurement expertise to drive value and efficiency.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about procurement and ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

About us
At WPL, we play a key role in supporting the NHS in Hampshire, delivering end-to-end procurement and supply chain services for University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. As a wholly owned subsidiary of both Trusts, WPL offers the opportunity to contribute to the wider NHS family and improve healthcare services across the region.Our services include strategic sourcing, value creation, tendering,

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management, inventory oversight, distribution, and materials management across Southampton, Basingstoke, Winchester, and Andover. Joining WPL means being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team, working alongside stakeholders to drive innovation, efficiency, and value.Employee Benefits:Generous NHS pension schemeNHS terms of service and annual leaveAccess to an employee benefits platform offering discounts on groceries, high street shopping, family outings, holidays, and moreFor more information, visit: https://jobsincare.com/job/jnscW5oF1y7 offers an excellent quality of life, located on the south coast with an international airport and direct train links to London. The area boasts the stunning New Forest National Park, beautiful beaches along the Jurassic Coast, and living costs around 20% lower than London. With 14 Ofsted-rated "Outstanding" schools, it's a great place to live and work.

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Date posted
06 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
251-WPL-BNHH

Job location
sBasingstoke HospitalAldermaston RoadBasingstokeRG24 9NA

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Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:Processing Non-Catalogue requisitions within agreed timeframes, ensuring compliance with governance policies.Reviewing requisition trends to identify opportunities for catalogue development and supplier

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expansion.Supporting senior staff in implementing change and driving continuous improvement across procurement services.What we are looking for:CIPS Level 3 or equivalent knowledge and

Experience
GCSE Mathematics and EnglishKnowledge and interest of office and/or procurement areasAbility to travel to all WPL sitesAttached you will find the

Person Specification
document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and

Experience
needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the

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and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full

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document attached.

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document attached.

Person Specification
Knowledge and

Experience
demonstrable through the applicationEssentialCertificate in Purchasing & Supply (level 3) or able to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and

Experience
Passed GCSE Mathematics and English Application Questions & Interview XKnowledge and interest of office and/or procurement areasDesirableUnderstanding of

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law, EU Procurement law, Corporate GovernanceMember of CIPS or equivalentMarket and supplier / product knowledge including Procedures and catalogue managementTrack record of achieving cost reductions

Experience
of obtaining quotationsProcure to Pay system knowledgeSupply chain knowledge

Experience
in a customer service environmentWorking knowledge of public sector procurement processes

Person Specification
Knowledge and

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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