At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead negotiations and manage contracts for biomedical and endoscopy equipment services.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on quality and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to manage a budget of approximately £5m and lead a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare procurement while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.
Purpose of the role: Support the Procurement Service Operations Manager (POM) and Head of Procurement (HOP) to deliver profitable external service contracts and interventions for biomedical and endoscopy equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead negotiations of contract pricing and terms of maintenance contracts.
- Manage the suppliers and contracts in line with the Ergea supplier relationship management (SRM) programme, focusing on long‑term sustainability, quality and profitability.
- Oversee all biomed Private and NHS sites by supporting other team members to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of Purchase Orders and Contracts.
- Deploy good decision processes and techniques to optimise profit and value while balancing the risk from external spend.
- Support team members with company bids and pricing exercises from a procurement perspective.
- Support the business and team in growing knowledge and capability, developing a clear process of engagement and ways of working.
- Support the POM in agreeing internal SLAs with our internal customers and being the first line contact for the buyers with standard business escalations.
- Ensure that all maintenance contract records are accurately maintained and prepare agreed monthly reports on external service contract spend and performance against SLAs.
- Support buyers in decision making within agreed limits, especially in the absence of the Procurement Operations Manager.
- Assist the POM in performance managing contract output to ensure quality and value for money.
- Responsible for first line management and support of a team (presently three).
- Manage a team budget of approximately £5m for responsible categories.
Senior Buyer - Service in Theale employer: Ergéa UK
As a Senior Buyer at Ergea, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises professional growth and development. With a strong focus on sustainability and quality, our culture encourages collaboration and innovation, ensuring that you play a vital role in delivering impactful service contracts for biomedical and endoscopy equipment. Located in a vibrant area, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
