Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone
01494 734868 . We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
The Senior Buyer is expected to build strong and effective relationships with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust’s third party supplier spend. The role holder will negotiate and implement contracts and agreements that maximise value from the relevant divisional third party supplier spend and will provide advice and guidance on Procurement-related matters to stakeholders. The role leads on spend analytics and reporting within the strategic procurement team. Main duties of the job
Ensure the trust contracts in accordance with procurement legislation and its internal Standing Financial Instruction. Work with stakeholders to perform tenders and draft contracts. Find and implement opportunities in contracts/frameworks established in other bodies of the NHS. Utilise spend analytics tools for use in the procurement team. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact
Pam.Daley@nhs.net
(our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Or working towards MCIPS Level 4. Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD) Experience
Procurement experience in contract law and procurement legislation NHS experience within procurement The ability to create large complex collaborative contracts Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access Experience in procurement to drive value for money from contracts. Skills
Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presenting Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels Strong influencing and negotiation skills Other
Self-motivated and self-disciplined Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict Values
Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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bht.recruitment@nhs.net
or phone
01494 734868 . We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family. Job overview
The Senior Buyer is expected to build strong and effective relationships with senior stakeholders and to work collaboratively with stakeholders and team members in order to deliver optimum demonstrable value from the Trust’s third party supplier spend. The role holder will negotiate and implement contracts and agreements that maximise value from the relevant divisional third party supplier spend and will provide advice and guidance on Procurement-related matters to stakeholders. The role leads on spend analytics and reporting within the strategic procurement team. Main duties of the job
Ensure the trust contracts in accordance with procurement legislation and its internal Standing Financial Instruction. Work with stakeholders to perform tenders and draft contracts. Find and implement opportunities in contracts/frameworks established in other bodies of the NHS. Utilise spend analytics tools for use in the procurement team. What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact
Pam.Daley@nhs.net
(our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on
bht.recruitment@nhs.net
quoting the vacancy reference number. Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Graduate Diploma in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience. Or working towards MCIPS Level 4. Evidence of Continuous professional development (CPD) Experience
Procurement experience in contract law and procurement legislation NHS experience within procurement The ability to create large complex collaborative contracts Accomplished at using the full range of available software packages, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access Experience in procurement to drive value for money from contracts. Skills
Working knowledge and experience of conducting competitive tendering and awarding contracts using the Public Contract Regulations Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presenting Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels Strong influencing and negotiation skills Other
Self-motivated and self-disciplined Ability to work flexibly and in a changing environment Resilient in dealing with a challenging environment and in the face of conflict Values
Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow. Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued. Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative PPE requirements:
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures. COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations
remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended. If you are successful at interview, we will require you to complete a Covid-19 risk assessment document. Application deadline:
This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight. If we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the closing date. Contacting you:
We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly. Application information:
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Shortlisting:
The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into. Travel expenses:
It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interview will not be reimbursed. Smoking:
All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited. Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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