Are you ready to take your procurement career to the next level or do you have skills which could transfer into a career in procurement?
The Procurement Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. As a Senior Buyer, you will be at the heart of our mission to deliver great healthcare by ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. In this key role, you will manage and support end-to-end procurement activities, from supplier selection and negotiations to contract management, ensuring seamless delivery. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and foster strong supplier relationships that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. Maintain up-to-date commercial, financial, and legal knowledge while monitoring market trends to proactively identify changes and opportunities impacting procurement strategies. Actively promote the Procurement Team by providing expert advice and guidance across departments, ensuring awareness of procurement best practices. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare procurement at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Apply today to be part of a team that values your skills, and fosters growth.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with other NHS trusts, Hubs and regional/national bodies in establishing relationships to procure goods and services where joint commitment will yield enhanced value for money. Identify and implement savings opportunities which will deliver efficiencies to the Trust via cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand management or improvements to quality. Take responsibility for the negotiation of contracts/purchase agreements for goods and services not covered by existing formalised arrangements, where appropriate inviting quotations and tenders on behalf of the Trust. Support improvements to the delivery of key performance criteria for the department including Model Hospital metrics and Lord Carter metrics. Support the delivery of national initiatives via NHS Impact, NHS England and Department of Health or others, including delivery of the Procurement Target Operating Model and National Contracted Products Audits supplier performance and develops value for money process improvements on a recurring basis, sharing findings with colleagues and other Confederations, GPS and NHS agencies. Uses initiative to improve results, share good practice and develop team working through training, mentoring etc.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS), or actively studying towards
Desirable
Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification A number of demonstrable years experience within a buying role including formal tendering. Understand tenders and quotes.
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of EU/UK procurement legislation and public sector procurement regimes Detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of procurement and supply chains
Desirable
Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas
Experience
Essential
Experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation with a track record of achieving cost reductions
Desirable
Experience of working on complex tenders Experience of procurement in a health sector environment Relevant experience of public or commercial sector procurement
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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The Procurement Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. As a Senior Buyer, you will be at the heart of our mission to deliver great healthcare by ensuring the efficient and cost-effective sourcing of goods and services. In this key role, you will manage and support end-to-end procurement activities, from supplier selection and negotiations to contract management, ensuring seamless delivery. Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, develop innovative sourcing strategies, and foster strong supplier relationships that drive cost savings and operational efficiencies. Maintain up-to-date commercial, financial, and legal knowledge while monitoring market trends to proactively identify changes and opportunities impacting procurement strategies. Actively promote the Procurement Team by providing expert advice and guidance across departments, ensuring awareness of procurement best practices. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare procurement at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Apply today to be part of a team that values your skills, and fosters growth.
Main duties of the job
Collaborate with other NHS trusts, Hubs and regional/national bodies in establishing relationships to procure goods and services where joint commitment will yield enhanced value for money. Identify and implement savings opportunities which will deliver efficiencies to the Trust via cost reduction, cost avoidance, demand management or improvements to quality. Take responsibility for the negotiation of contracts/purchase agreements for goods and services not covered by existing formalised arrangements, where appropriate inviting quotations and tenders on behalf of the Trust. Support improvements to the delivery of key performance criteria for the department including Model Hospital metrics and Lord Carter metrics. Support the delivery of national initiatives via NHS Impact, NHS England and Department of Health or others, including delivery of the Procurement Target Operating Model and National Contracted Products Audits supplier performance and develops value for money process improvements on a recurring basis, sharing findings with colleagues and other Confederations, GPS and NHS agencies. Uses initiative to improve results, share good practice and develop team working through training, mentoring etc.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust's values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply (CIPS), or actively studying towards
Desirable
Degree and/or an appropriate professional qualification A number of demonstrable years experience within a buying role including formal tendering. Understand tenders and quotes.
Knowledge
Essential
Knowledge of EU/UK procurement legislation and public sector procurement regimes Detailed theoretical and practical knowledge of procurement and supply chains
Desirable
Working knowledge of NHS policies and national agendas
Experience
Essential
Experience of negotiating contracts in a large organisation with a track record of achieving cost reductions
Desirable
Experience of working on complex tenders Experience of procurement in a health sector environment Relevant experience of public or commercial sector procurement
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
C9165-24-10-087A #J-18808-Ljbffr
