Job summary
We are currently recruiting for a Buyer role within the Procurement Department. The role will be full time (37.5h/w) and permanent. This is an opportunity to join a busy procurement team who are focused on delivering a wide range of contracts and procurement activities which help the Trust deliver high quality healthcare.
The Procurement team is part of the Finance Department but works closely across all Directorates and Departments throughout the Trust.
You will support the Procurement Team in providing an effective and professional procurement service which delivers on-going cost efficiencies/benefits to the Trust in line with departmental objectives.
Main duties of the job
The Buyer will be required to supportcompliance with all Statutory Regulations, Procedures, Standing Orders and Trust Policies generally and as directed. Main duties include:
- Place orders.
- Manage procurement cards.
- Answer queries.
The Buyer will have opportunity to develop further skills including running tenders from start to finish as well as providing support in a contract management capacity.
For further information please contact Max Mercier, Deputy Head of Procurement, T: 01189 046 444.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Must have or willing to work towards CIPS professional qualification if required
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in using back office Agresso Live (This is the full Agresso system and should not be confused with the web-based order approval system)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Administration experience including responding to queries and issue resolution
- Ability to facilitate meetings with suppliers and internal customers
Desirable
- Experience in a Procurement Department
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Must have a good understanding of computer systems include intermediate standard of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Procurement knowledge and understanding of Procurement legislation
- Procurement card management
- Experience of the NHS
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated/proactive
- Able to influence others
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Must have or willing to work towards CIPS professional qualification if required
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience in using back office Agresso Live (This is the full Agresso system and should not be confused with the web-based order approval system)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Administration experience including responding to queries and issue resolution
- Ability to facilitate meetings with suppliers and internal customers
Desirable
- Experience in a Procurement Department
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Must have a good understanding of computer systems include intermediate standard of Microsoft packages
Desirable
- Procurement knowledge and understanding of Procurement legislation
- Procurement card management
- Experience of the NHS
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Self-motivated/proactive
- Able to influence others
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).
