Job summary
Interim Buyer
Procurement
Fixed Term Contract
37.5 hours per week
Derby
£27,055 - £32,934
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed
to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong
sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe
that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to
access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart
of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture.
Main duties of the job
As an Interim
buyer, you will be responsible for processing purchase requisitions, extensive
communication with internal customers and external suppliers in order to
provide a comprehensive procurement service responsive to service needs and of
a high standard. There will also be opportunity to learn and progress in a busy
but supportive environment, as well as the pursuit of CIPs and other
opportunities.
The post holder will participate in promoting and advancing DHU
Health Care CIC, whilst working towards DHUs Values, behaviours, and principles
We are always:
Compassionate we show
kindness, consideration and understanding in everything we do and demonstrate
our caring nature to our patient, people, and communities.
Accomplished we are
available day and night a response, adaptable, professional NHS partner,
providing the best advice, care, and treatment for every individual.
Respectful we recognise
the value that individual and team difference bring welcoming views,
listening, being honest, and learning from others experiences.
Encouraging we believe
everyone matters, so we inspire confidence in other promoting speaking up,
fostering career-long learning and development, and supporting improvement
ideas.
About us
DHU Healthcare is a not-for-profit community interest
company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS frontline, including
urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care
for patients across the West and East Midlands a population totalling around
14 million. As a socially conscious organisation, we provide compassionate,
high-quality care to our patients and offer a supportive work environment to
our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to find out more about us, you can
visit our website at Our
profile: DHU Healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act
as a focal point for procurement for internal customers and suppliers,
responding to all product/service and procedural procurement-related queries.
Make
recommendations to all levels of personnel concerning procurement issues,
particularly on matters relating to the procurement system, purchase orders,
suppliers, potential cost savings, quality, and compliance and defined control
within the procurement policies and procedures and delegated authority
requirements.
Resolve
invoice queries which cannot be resolved by the Finance Department.
Undertake
specific project work with users as approved by the Procurement Lead.
Interrogate
the purchasing system to evaluate information relating to purchase
requisitions, orders, and suppliers.
Be
responsible for planning and prioritising own workload with support from the
Procurement Lead, using own skills and initiative to ensure all target
deadlines are met.
Extensive
use of Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge
and skill in Procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiation
as well as knowledge and experience in conducting market research.
Proven
analytic skills (analysis of information, interpreting and presenting findings)
and use of MS Office applications.
Effective
communicator both verbally and in writing to internal and external
stakeholders.
Maintain
accurate records and filing.
As
you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be
expected to meet the operational requirements.
Any
other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act
as a focal point for procurement for internal customers and suppliers,
responding to all product/service and procedural procurement-related queries.
Make
recommendations to all levels of personnel concerning procurement issues,
particularly on matters relating to the procurement system, purchase orders,
suppliers, potential cost savings, quality, and compliance and defined control
within the procurement policies and procedures and delegated authority
requirements.
Resolve
invoice queries which cannot be resolved by the Finance Department.
Undertake
specific project work with users as approved by the Procurement Lead.
Interrogate
the purchasing system to evaluate information relating to purchase
requisitions, orders, and suppliers.
Be
responsible for planning and prioritising own workload with support from the
Procurement Lead, using own skills and initiative to ensure all target
deadlines are met.
Extensive
use of Microsoft applications (including Word, Excel, Outlook).
Knowledge
and skill in Procurement process, including tendering and contract negotiation
as well as knowledge and experience in conducting market research.
Proven
analytic skills (analysis of information, interpreting and presenting findings)
and use of MS Office applications.
Effective
communicator both verbally and in writing to internal and external
stakeholders.
Maintain
accurate records and filing.
As
you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be
expected to meet the operational requirements.
Any
other reasonable duties as required from time to time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of purchasing procedures, contract law, purchase to pay processes and procurement information systems.
- Good understanding of financial systems and budget control
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong analytical and statistical ability
- Ability to take initiative and be pro-active in planning workload, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Good standard of education GCSE (Grade 3 and above in Maths and English), or NVQ level 3 qualification or proven equivalent experience.
- Willing to undertake a supported programme of study leading to Foundation CIPS or similar procurement qualification.
Desirable
- General commercial awareness.
- Knowledge of eSourcing tools.
- Professional Qualification (or the desire and willingness to work towards) in Procurement (such as MCIPS) or related field.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Ability to interpret and implement policy.
- Studying towards professional CIPS or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of formal Continuing Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An understanding of purchasing procedures, contract law, purchase to pay processes and procurement information systems.
- Good understanding of financial systems and budget control
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills.
- Ability to present information clearly and effectively.
- Excellent numeracy skills and strong analytical and statistical ability
- Ability to take initiative and be pro-active in planning workload, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Good standard of education GCSE (Grade 3 and above in Maths and English), or NVQ level 3 qualification or proven equivalent experience.
- Willing to undertake a supported programme of study leading to Foundation CIPS or similar procurement qualification.
Desirable
- General commercial awareness.
- Knowledge of eSourcing tools.
- Professional Qualification (or the desire and willingness to work towards) in Procurement (such as MCIPS) or related field.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team in a challenging environment.
- Excellent telephone manner.
- Ability to interpret and implement policy.
- Studying towards professional CIPS or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of formal Continuing Professional Development.
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.
