Category Buyer

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Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust staff pride themselves on clinical excellence and creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. The Trust is committed to continuous improvement through a new strategy.

Our vision is to improve community lives and provide healthcare excellence via partnership and innovation.

Our High Performance Culture aims to support staff in being their best by aligning with the Trust\’s vision, values, and behaviours.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Asian, Minority ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, especially from our local and neighboring communities underrepresented in our region.

We are reviewing work practices and exploring flexible work options to promote work-life balance. Our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, and Trust facilities aim to benefit all staff.

Job overview

Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking a dynamic Category Buyer to join our team. The role reports to the Senior Category Manager and supports the Trust\’s Cost Improvement Programme and Cash Releasing Savings Strategy.

The Category Buyer will:

• Maximize benefits from Trust expenditure on goods and services by seeking value, reliability, responsiveness, and innovation from suppliers.
• Identify cost savings, add value, and ensure probity through contracting and performance monitoring.
• Manage procurement projects proactively and deliver initiatives.
• Make autonomous financial recommendations complying with financial instructions and delegation schemes.
• Prepare briefing papers for the Procurement Manager and stakeholders to align actions with the Trust\’s objectives.

Main duties of the job

For a full list of duties, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Assist in delivering the Trust\’s Cost Improvement Programme through procurement projects and tenders up to above threshold levels.

Manage projects supporting the department’s annual work plan, ensuring timely and effective completion in line with financial instructions and legislation.

Engage with internal and external customers, maintaining high-quality service standards.

Provide professional advice to clinicians and managers on commercial activities, ensuring understanding of legal and procedural requirements.

Conduct complex procurement exercises, interpreting specifications and ensuring appropriate awarding of contracts.

Deliver procurement process reports, adhering to policies, procedures, and legislation.

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