Category Buyer

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The post-holder is a key member of the Procurement Department and will be involved in the full cycle of contract development, procurement and management and will be responsible for maintaining effective working relationships providing commercial support to internal customers. They will undertake a wide range of procurement activities and assist in the development of the work plan and the delivery of the annual Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) target.

The post holder will be required to ensure appropriate, robust contracts are in place across all of the Trusts' services and that the service leads understand the procurement process. In addition, the post holder will have responsibility for managing, motivating and developing the Strategic Team ensuring delivery of a fast, efficient and best value service throughout the organisation in a challenging climate., Consult with suppliers' representatives on specific projects and contract management initiatives and explore innovative solutions with clinicians and managers that deliver the required benefits.Conduct meetings to agree procurement strategy, specifications, and compliant tender processes.Develop professional relationships with key suppliers through regular contact and contract management processes.Communicate procurement strategies, work plans, milestones, deliverables, and discuss/investigate compliance.Actively participate in complex procurement projects of high value including coordination, evaluation, risk registers as examples to ensure Trust policy adhered to.Ability to extract information from relevant systems and utilise the data to create insight.Prioritise procurement activity in line with urgency, complexity, significance to Trust priorities.Preparation of procurement documentation both quotation and high value (above threshold) tenders.Draft contracts following quotation and
high value procurement tenders (with the support of Procurement Leadership.)Work with finance and procurement leadership to ensure adherence to broader finance and risk requirements e.g., standing financial instructions and procurement regulations.Ensure that contract documentation is correct, terms and conditions are in place, and all information is entered into the appropriate system to meet audit requirements

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.