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Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust only. NHS Band 3 Salary: 25,760 - 27,476 per
annumHours Per Week: Full-time 37.5 hrsContract Type: PermanentWe are looking for a motivated and customer focused Buyer to
join our Procurement & Supply Chain team within Single Corporate Services.
This role supports multiple NHS organisations and plays a key part in
delivering an efficient, value driven procurement service.
Main duties of the jobKey responsibilitiesRaise and process requisitions and purchase orders.
Manage invoice queries to ensure suppliers are paid within NHS 30 day terms.
Support catalogue updates and maintenance.
Obtain quotations and negotiate with suppliers to secure value for money.
Advise departments on procurement processes, contracts, and purchasing best practice.
Assist with identifying savings opportunities through spend analysis.
Maintain procurement records, including Atamis updates.
Support the wider Procurement team with administrative and operational tasks.
About usWorking as a partnership, both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust have a shared vision for excellence
in care for our patients and communities; with a set of strategic aims
underpinning how we will achieve this.
The single corporate service is delivered across both
organisations. You may be based at either IWT or PHU and individuals may be
required to undertake business travel between sites. For leaders managing staff
across multi-site locations, you will need to be visible and provide in person
leadership. The arrangements and frequency will be agreed locally.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of
everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic
benefits including our on-site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those
long summer days, our on-site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming
pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and
Disability, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we
can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in
terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender
identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veterans'
status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
DetailsDate posted25 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary
25,760 to 27,476 a year
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference numberREF2651XJob locationsPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate HubBlock 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, CoshamPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3ENUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAbout the roleAs an Buyer, you will provide end to end tactical purchasing
support, including raising requisitions, converting them into purchase orders,
resolving invoice queries, and sourcing requirements through our eProcurement
systems. You will act as a key contact for departments and suppliers, ensuring
excellent customer service and adherence to Trust procurement policies.
Specific Core FunctionsProvide specialist day to day SBS
Procurement knowledge across the client base.
When required, assist with loading,
deletion, and maintenance of electronic catalogues relevant to the client
organisation to ensure availability of catalogues for replenishment, liaising
with the Procurement Specialists as appropriate.
Complete quotation exercises as
required. Negotiate (face to face or over the telephone) with suppliers and
user departments to ensure optimum value for money. Take an active role in the development
and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan by analysing spend reports and
identifying from trends new opportunities to save money across the client base.
Support in the development and
implementation of departmental procedures and policies in relation to
operational procurement.
Undertake procurement in line with
purchasing legislation and Trust Standing Orders and Financial Instructions for
all revenue and capital projects.
Update records on the Atamis database.
Participate in the training and
development of new systems and ways of working when required. Understand the information produced by
Procurement Business Intelligence how to identify frequently ordered items
which should instead be added to catalogues.
Turn requisitions in to purchase
orders, adding value at every opportunity, when required. Assist as and when required with
assignments or duties allocated by the appropriate senior staff member.
Provide verbal guidance to
requisitioners and bring to their attention the written guidance / procedures
available to enable them to raise requisitions and pay invoices.
For full job description and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesAbout the roleAs an Buyer, you will provide end to end tactical purchasing
support, including raising requisitions, converting them into purchase orders,
resolving invoice queries, and sourcing requirements through our eProcurement
systems. You will act as a key contact for departments and suppliers, ensuring
excellent customer service and adherence to Trust procurement policies.
Specific Core FunctionsProvide specialist day to day SBS
Procurement knowledge across the client base.
When required, assist with loading,
deletion, and maintenance of electronic catalogues relevant to the client
organisation to ensure availability of catalogues for replenishment, liaising
with the Procurement Specialists as appropriate.
Complete quotation exercises as
required. Negotiate (face to face or over the telephone) with suppliers and
user departments to ensure optimum value for money. Take an active role in the development
and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan by analysing spend reports and
identifying from trends new opportunities to save money across the client base.
Support in the development and
implementation of departmental procedures and policies in relation to
operational procurement.
Undertake procurement in line with
purchasing legislation and Trust Standing Orders and Financial Instructions for
all revenue and capital projects.
Update records on the Atamis database.
Participate in the training and
development of new systems and ways of working when required. Understand the information produced by
Procurement Business Intelligence how to identify frequently ordered items
which should instead be added to catalogues.
Turn requisitions in to purchase
orders, adding value at every opportunity, when required. Assist as and when required with
assignments or duties allocated by the appropriate senior staff member.
Provide verbal guidance to
requisitioners and bring to their attention the written guidance / procedures
available to enable them to raise requisitions and pay invoices.
For full job description and person specification please refer to enclosed job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGood general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent. Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent. DesirableNVQ 3 in Supply Chain Management or Level 2 of CIPSExperience of using a procure to pay system e.g., OracleWorking knowledge of public sector procurement processes
Experience
EssentialAbility to communicate in written and oral English.
Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices.
Good Communication: written & oral at all levels.
Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
Able to use initiative and work independently.
Well organised, able to prioritise workloadDesirableCompetent with Word, Excel and electronic cataloguing and procurement systems to an intermediate levelBe able to identify trends from statistics in order to plan future areas of expenditure which could generate savings opportunities.
Experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions. Experience of obtaining competitive quotations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGood general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to NVQ 4 or relevant equivalent. Must be prepared to work towards the completion of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPs) or equivalent. DesirableNVQ 3 in Supply Chain Management or Level 2 of CIPSExperience of using a procure to pay system e.g., OracleWorking knowledge of public sector procurement processes
Experience
EssentialAbility to communicate in written and oral English.
Ability to operate a personal computer with knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
Ability to understand and work with financial, administrative and personnel processes and practices.
Good Communication: written & oral at all levels.
Interpersonal, able to work as part of a large team.
Able to use initiative and work independently.
Well organised, able to prioritise workloadDesirableCompetent with Word, Excel and electronic cataloguing and procurement systems to an intermediate levelBe able to identify trends from statistics in order to plan future areas of expenditure which could generate savings opportunities.
Experience of negotiating with suppliers and customers in a large organisation and a track record of achieving significant cost reductions. Experience of obtaining competitive quotations. UK Registration
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NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate HubBlock 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, CoshamPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3ENUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameIsle of Wight NHS TrustAddressPortsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Corporate HubBlock 4000, Lakeside North Harbour, Western Road, CoshamPortsmouthHampshirePO6 3ENUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Operational Buyer employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
