Senior Buyer
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Job summary
An excellent development opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and enthusiastic individual to join our small but forward-thinking team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. The team provides a proactive, efficient and responsive service, with emphasis on procuring value for money, generating non-pay savings for the Trust in accordance with divisional cost efficiency targets. As a Senior Buyer within the Procurement function, and directly supporting the non-medical Category Manager and team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services to support our operations. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate they have the essential buying skills to support and drive excellent customer service to contribute to the strategic aims of the organisation. This is an office-based role that currently and informally allows two days per week working from home. The successful candidate will be required to travel to site a minimum of three days per week. This is subject to change depending on the requirements of the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To collaborate with other NHS Trusts, Hubs and regional/national bodies in establishing relationships to procure goods and services where joint commitment will yield enhanced value for money.To identify and implement savings opportunities which will deliver efficiencies to the Trust via cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand management or improvements to quality.To take responsibility for the negotiation of contracts/purchase agreements for goods and services not covered by existing formalised arrangements, where appropriate inviting quotations and tenders on behalf of the Trust.To support improvements to the delivery of key performance criteria for the department.To support the delivery of national initiatives via NHS England, the Department of Health and other national bodies.Responsible for auditing supplier performance and developing value for money process improvements on a recurring basis, sharing findings with colleagues and other organisations ie. ICS, Procurement Hubs.Uses initiative to improve results, share good practice and develop team working.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Details
Date posted
19 January 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9165-24-01-002
Job locations
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Employer's website
https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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