Position: Buyer
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Location: Hybrid/Staffordshire (2 days per week on site)
Contract: Permanent
Overview of the Buyer role:
Sellick Partnership is delighted to be working with a Midlands-based NHS client in their search for a band 5 Buyer on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with procurement/buying experience in the NHS or wider public sector, to take the next step in their procurement career journey.
Key responsibilities of the Buyer will include:
Manage end-to-end procurement activities
Source goods and services in line with procurement regulations
Lead and support procurement projects, including tendering, supplier negotiations, and contract implementation
Analyse spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities, contract improvements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
Manage an allocated procurement portfolio, developing contracts and supplier strategies
Evaluate supplier performance, ensure contract compliance, and implement corrective actions where required
Coordinate purchasing schedules, deliveries, logistics, and contract renewals
Conduct tender evaluations and recommend the most appropriate procurement routes for high-value contracts
Advise stakeholders and budget holders on procurement processes, costs, and purchasing strategies
Produce procurement reports, spend analysis, savings reports, and management information
Ensure compliance with procurement legislation, governance requirements, financial regulations, and organisational policies
Support capital procurement projects and whole-life costing evaluations
Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborative procurement partners, and suppliers
Contribute to strategic sourcing, supplier engagement, standardisation, and sustainability initiatives
Maintain procurement systems, supplier databases, spend profiles, and contract records
Provide guidance on procurement best practice, contract management, and purchasing compliance
Support departmental objectives, continuous improvement initiatives, and procurement strategy deliveryRequired experience/qualifications of the Buyer position:
Experience of working in a Procurement/Purchasing position in the NHS or wider public sector
CIPS level 3 or working towards
Contract negotation skills
Strong communicator - written and verbal Benefits:
27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with longevity
NHS pension scheme
Flexible working
Potential for study support (CIPS) once established in the role How to apply for the Buyer position:
If you believe you have the required experience and qualifications outlined above for the Buyer opportunity, please apply within. Alternatively, if you would like a confidential chat about the role or organisation, please contact Kathryn Evans in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.
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