Procurement Buyer – Band 5
Duration: Temporary (6 months)
Location: Shrewsbury
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, flexibility if needed, 37.5 hours
Salary: £19.64 per hour Umbrella
An opening has arisen for a Procurement Buyer on a temporary within the NHS in Shrewsbury. This position will require candidates with a strong procurement background and an understanding of Pubic Procurement rules.
The successful candidate have experience in a similar position and be responsible for:
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Delivering a detailed work plan that has been agreed by the Senior Buyer in consultation with Head of Procurement
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Researching projects, prepare specifications, invite, evaluate and activate tenders and quotations, negotiate and place orders and contracts in respect of purchasing activity
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Providing technical and professional procurement advice and quality information on purchasing issues, trends and expenditure to customers, managers and staff. . This includes advice on purchase options such as Lease, hire or buy.
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Organising and managing product user groups and any associated product trials / research
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Analysing departmental expenditure and advice action to ensure all spend adheres to SFIs
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Building and managing commercial relations for a portfolio of suppliers.
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Developing a supplier development programme aimed at identifying opportunities for joint working to drive greater efficiencies
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Identifying and managing procurement research projects that will deliver a benefit to the Trusts
The successful candidate will have:
· Experience in a similar role
· An understanding of the Public Sector
To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Tom Brown on 0121 616 0660 or alternatively email tbrown@venngroup.com
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