Job summary
Were looking for a Senior Buyer to support the Facilities Management (FM) function and wider procurement activity through effective management of suppliers, contracts, and tenders. Youll help ensure continuity of supply, strong contract governance, and value for money, while proactively identifying costsaving and improvement opportunities.
Working closely with the Category & Contracts Manager and key stakeholders, youll play an important role in both daytoday procurement operations and longerterm strategic activity, including Capex support and site mobilisation projects.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, working on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role, working from our office in Beaconsfield, 2 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Ensure continuity of supply across all procurement spend areas, primarily FM
Manage daytoday supplier and contract activity, including raising and following up orders
Support tendering activity from ITT through to contract award and implementation
Assist with Capex requirements and procurement input to new site mobilisations
Maintain procurement records, including contracts, KPIs, supplier meetings and variations
Monitor supplier performance against contracts, SLAs and KPIs, resolving issues as they arise
Conduct spend analysis to identify costsaving, efficiency and consolidation opportunities
Track market trends and benchmarks to support pricing and contract decisions
Support SRM activity, reporting and supplier relationship development
Resolve invoice queries by identifying root causes with suppliers and internal teams
Contribute to procurement reporting, dashboards, SOPs and policy development
Act as an advocate for the Procurement function across the business
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to provide high-quality services within local communities to over 7 million patients by 2030. We are committed to ensuring that patients receive a positive experience, maintaining a 97% patient satisfaction rate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for a Senior Buyer to support the Facilities Management (FM) function and wider procurement activity through effective management of suppliers, contracts, and tenders. Youll help ensure continuity of supply, strong contract governance, and value for money, while proactively identifying costsaving and improvement opportunities.
Working closely with the Category & Contracts Manager and key stakeholders, youll play an important role in both daytoday procurement operations and longerterm strategic activity, including Capex support and site mobilisation projects.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, working on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role, working from our office in Beaconsfield, 2 days per week. What you will do
- Ensure continuity of supply across all procurement spend areas, primarily FM
- Manage daytoday supplier and contract activity, including raising and following up orders
- Support tendering activity from ITT through to contract award and implementation
- Assist with Capex requirements and procurement input to new site mobilisations
- Maintain procurement records, including contracts, KPIs, supplier meetings and variations
- Monitor supplier performance against contracts, SLAs and KPIs, resolving issues as they arise
- Conduct spend analysis to identify costsaving, efficiency and consolidation opportunities
- Track market trends and benchmarks to support pricing and contract decisions
- Support SRM activity, reporting and supplier relationship development
- Resolve invoice queries by identifying root causes with suppliers and internal teams
- Contribute to procurement reporting, dashboards, SOPs and policy development
- Act as an advocate for the Procurement function across the business
About you
Youre an experienced and proactive procurement professional with strong ethical values, a high attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Youre comfortable working in a fastpaced environment, managing competing priorities, and building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Youll bring:
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- Proven capability in procurement or a relevant industry role
- Strong practical experience in procurement or a related field
Experience managing supplier contracts, renewals and tendering activity Strong commercial awareness with proven costsaving and improvement delivery Excellent communication, organisation and timemanagement skills Strong Excel and data analysis capability, including KPIs and reporting Confidence working under pressure and within tight deadlines
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for a Senior Buyer to support the Facilities Management (FM) function and wider procurement activity through effective management of suppliers, contracts, and tenders. Youll help ensure continuity of supply, strong contract governance, and value for money, while proactively identifying costsaving and improvement opportunities.
Working closely with the Category & Contracts Manager and key stakeholders, youll play an important role in both daytoday procurement operations and longerterm strategic activity, including Capex support and site mobilisation projects.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract, working on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid role, working from our office in Beaconsfield, 2 days per week. What you will do
- Ensure continuity of supply across all procurement spend areas, primarily FM
- Manage daytoday supplier and contract activity, including raising and following up orders
- Support tendering activity from ITT through to contract award and implementation
- Assist with Capex requirements and procurement input to new site mobilisations
- Maintain procurement records, including contracts, KPIs, supplier meetings and variations
- Monitor supplier performance against contracts, SLAs and KPIs, resolving issues as they arise
- Conduct spend analysis to identify costsaving, efficiency and consolidation opportunities
- Track market trends and benchmarks to support pricing and contract decisions
- Support SRM activity, reporting and supplier relationship development
- Resolve invoice queries by identifying root causes with suppliers and internal teams
- Contribute to procurement reporting, dashboards, SOPs and policy development
- Act as an advocate for the Procurement function across the business
About you
Youre an experienced and proactive procurement professional with strong ethical values, a high attention to detail and a collaborative approach. Youre comfortable working in a fastpaced environment, managing competing priorities, and building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Youll bring:
-
- Proven capability in procurement or a relevant industry role
- Strong practical experience in procurement or a related field
Experience managing supplier contracts, renewals and tendering activity Strong commercial awareness with proven costsaving and improvement delivery Excellent communication, organisation and timemanagement skills Strong Excel and data analysis capability, including KPIs and reporting Confidence working under pressure and within tight deadlines
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Experience
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see job description.
Desirable
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Experience
Essential
- Please see job description.
Desirable
- Please see job description.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Please see job description.
Desirable
- Please see job description.
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.
