Assistant Buyer
East of England Ambulance Service
Bedford, MK44 3WHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
To carry out specific strategic sourcing programmes for defined categories and provide effective management of the Trust procurement portfolios in lin...
Please see the Job description and Person Specification that outlines the job responsibilities and personal qualities required for the role.
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven track record in performance of delivery against tight deadlines with the ability to work objectively and ethically when under pressure
- Good communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills at all levels, internal and external to the Trust, of highly complex and sensitive financial and technical information.
- Ability to analyse and interpret highly complex, sensitive and/or contentious information.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to challenge the status quo in order to improve value.
- Numerate with good computer skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, and experience of Purchase Order systems
- Ability to problem solve under pressure and provide accurate Procurement at all levels.
- Ability to contribute towards team building, coaching and motivating non-Finance staff, listening to and acknowledging the contribution from others.
Personal Qualities, Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Professional approach with an ability to focus on customer service and quality orientation.
- Ability to work well under pressure, effectively planning and prioritising own workload.
- Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels, achieving deadlines and delivering whilst working on a number of projects simultaneously.
- Ability to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Able to develop successful relationships with internal colleagues and departments as well as externally with a wide range of stakeholders, and work with individuals and groups from a range of backgrounds, being immediately credible to internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent telephone manner
Desirable: - Ability to act in an entrepreneurial and innovative manner, on own initiative with minimal direct supervision.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in Public Sector Procurement.
- Good knowledge of legislation on UK and EU Procurement Regulations.
- Experience in a Procurement/Supplies role.
Desirable
- Experience of managing Procurement staff in the Public or Private Sector.
- Experience of working within the Healthcare Sector in a commercial role.
- Experience of using eProcurement, P2P and Finance systems.
- Category Management experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the EU Directives and Public Contract Regulations, Standard Terms and Conditions of Contract and Contract Law.
- Thorough knowledge evidenced by being qualified in Procurement. Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (Working towards CIPS Level 3 or above).
Desirable: - Full UK Driving Licence, with up to 6 penalty points considered, to enable travel throughout EEAST and off site to meetings nationally.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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