Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a vibrant, dynamic, experienced and award winning Procurement team, working in one of the most beautiful and sought after regions of the country.
The Department is seeking a General Buyer who will be responsible for undertaking the purchase of a delegated range of goods and services in our non-clinical team and ensure that purchase orders and related activity are undertaken in a timely and cost effective manner.
Main duties of the job
The General Buyer will be required to collect and analyse data, to ensure that the most efficient practices and routes of supply are utilised, the post holder will also liaise with stakeholders across the organisation and external suppliers to ensure the right equipment is purchased.
About us
You will be joining a forward thinking Finance and Procurement Department that puts the needs of our patients, Trust colleagues and each other at the heart of everything we do. The department places great focus on staff wellbeing and currently delivers its service through a blended model of flexible working on-site at the hospital and remotely from home and/or other sites.
Cornwall NHS Procurement Service provides a fully inclusive procurement service to both Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and a transactional service to the Integrated Care Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate must:
Have good interpersonal and communication skills, an eye for detail, and be IT literate with sound knowledge and expertise of Microsoft Office packages.
Be well organised and able to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
Practical experience in a Procurement/Contracting environment would be of benefit, however drive, passion and a desire for excellence are essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate must:
Have good interpersonal and communication skills, an eye for detail, and be IT literate with sound knowledge and expertise of Microsoft Office packages.
Be well organised and able to work as part of a team to meet tight deadlines.
Practical experience in a Procurement/Contracting environment would be of benefit, however drive, passion and a desire for excellence are essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE O Levels or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL or similar
- NVQ 2 in Admin or Procurement or eqivalent
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised ordering and database systems
- Recent experience in purchasing products
Desirable
- Practical Experience in a Procurement Environment
- Experience in tendering and contracting for products, requiring a knowledge of Contract Law and Public Procurement Regulations
- Experience in using electronic requisitioning and ordering systems
- Experience in use of Access databases
Practical Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle and respond to a large volume of telephone calls
- Organisation and planning skills and dealing with frequent interruptions
- Good IT / clerical skills particularly in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible; Highly motivated; Proactive individual and effective team player; Methodical.
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
- Willing to study for professional procurement qualifications
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE O Levels or equivalent
Desirable
- ECDL or similar
- NVQ 2 in Admin or Procurement or eqivalent
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised ordering and database systems
- Recent experience in purchasing products
Desirable
- Practical Experience in a Procurement Environment
- Experience in tendering and contracting for products, requiring a knowledge of Contract Law and Public Procurement Regulations
- Experience in using electronic requisitioning and ordering systems
- Experience in use of Access databases
Practical Skills
Essential
- Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle and respond to a large volume of telephone calls
- Organisation and planning skills and dealing with frequent interruptions
- Good IT / clerical skills particularly in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Customer service skills
- Ability to prioritise a varied workload
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible; Highly motivated; Proactive individual and effective team player; Methodical.
Training
Essential
- Willing to undertake training
- Willing to study for professional procurement qualifications
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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