Buyer
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Exeter, EX2 7HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
Are you an organised and customer-focused individual looking to develop a career in Procurement within the NHS? We are seeking a Buyer to join our fri...
- Raising and processing purchase orders, ensuring requisitions are complete, appropriately authorised, and compliant with Trust policies and procedures
- Supporting quotation, tendering, and contract award activities, including the preparation, collation, and administration of procurement documentation
- Acting as a first point of contact for procurement enquiries, providing advice and guidance to Trust staff and suppliers
- Supporting supplier onboarding and registration processes, ensuring appropriate due diligence checks are completed
- Maintaining procurement records, contract information, supplier data, and filing systems to ensure information is accurate, secure, and accessible
- Assisting with spend analysis, reporting, and the production of management information to support procurement planning and decision making
- Supporting contract management activities, including supplier performance monitoring, contract reviews, and contract renewals
- Challenging non-contracted spend where appropriate and supporting initiatives that promote value for money and compliance with Standing Financial Instructions
- Developing effective working relationships with stakeholders across the Trust to promote good procurement practice and ensure business needs are met
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, helping to enhance procurement processes, systems, and ways of working
- Developing procurement knowledge and skills through training, learning, and professional development opportunities
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefitso Competitive NHS salaryo A standard working week of 37.5 hourso Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearso Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime workingo Generous Pension Schemeo Career and salary progressiono Car leasing schemeo Free parking across Trust siteso Staff networkso Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Education & qualifications
Essential: - Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard, including English and Mathematics
Desirable: - Fully MCIPS Qualified or working towards Foundation Level CIPS
Previous experience
Essential
- Previous administration experience
- Previous experience of working with sensitive and confidential data
- Previous experience of developing and maintaining record systems
Desirable: - Procurement Knowledge in NHS/Public Sector Environment
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 September 2026
Last checked
2 October 2026
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