Band 4 - Tactical and Transaction Buyer, Procurement

The role requires a well organised and effective individual who can work within a team of Buyers, providing low value but high-volume buying services across all member Trusts. They will directly assist the Transactional Buying Team Manager in achieving the future vision of the Tactical and Transactional Buying service. The post holder will have a working knowledge of Public Sector procurement in relation to low value but high-volume tactical buying operations and procurement projects. The role will require good stakeholder engagement skills as they will be required to work across all member Trusts as well as providing support to the Trust and ICS Procurement teams. The hours for this role will be 08.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday. Providing consistent, standard transactional buying of low value, high volume goods and services using aligned policies, processes and procurement systems. Undertaking and supporting tactical procurements as allocated by the Tactical Buying Team Manager, to support the Procurement Team. Actioning requisitions and producing orders to external companies as and when required. Assisting with the achievement of all purchasing and supply strategies. With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paula Evans Job title: Tactical & Transactional Buying Team Manager Email address: p.evsans9@nhs.net Telephone number: 07795416596