Senior Buyer

• Work within the Procurement team to deliver the procurement strategy and achieve service objectives, including: - Savings and efficiency targets
• Compliance with procurement regulations
• Excellent customer service
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement function as a progressive and responsive team that drives innovation and system improvement.
• Lead strategic procurement projects, ensuring value for money and promoting an integrated approach.
• Provide professional advice on procurement processes, including compliance with UK law and regulations such as Public Contract Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 as well as the Provider Selection Regime.

• Develop and deliver an annual work plan aligned with savings and efficiency targets.
• Provide commercial advice and guidance on procurement strategy to your team, colleagues and Trust stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions, Procurement Policies and NHS Guidance, Best Practice and wider legislation.
• Mentoring and Supporting Lead Buyers and Buyers to develop procurement skills and offer procurement advice.
• Review and develop non-pay spend strategies to achieve best value.
• Lead high-value, complex, and strategic procurement projects.
• Work closely with collaborative partners such as NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, and Category Tower Service Providers.
• Drive improvements in procurement performance using Model Hospital metrics.

• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
• Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
• Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals)
• North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

• Procurement
• Systems & e-Commerce
• Logistics and Supply Chain

Essential

• Mathematics and English Language - GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement related) or equivalent relevant experience.
• Good knowledge of professional purchasing principles and commercial acumen.

Essential

• Experience of working within a procurement or operational purchasing team.
• Experience of working with clients/stakeholders to deliver projects or agreed service level.
• Experience of working in busy, target driven team.
• Buying experience within a large multi-functional organisation.
• Experience of managing staff.

Essential

• IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems (especially MS Office products)
• Good communication and skills (written & oral) with the ability to work positively with colleagues.
• Evidence of complex analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
• Team work and some leading experience
• Strong purchasing and supply chain expertise, and ability to demonstrate success in achieving VFM
• Tendering and project management experience.
• A good 'people person' able to effectively influence and persuade people.

Desirable

• Understanding of EU Procurement Law.
• Experience of NHS/government.
• Sound knowledge of public sector finance procedures/legislati on.
• Large 'blue chip' private sector experience.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.

Essential

• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Strong team player/team skills.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development.
• Ability to cope under pressure.

Essential

• Access to transport for work purposes, travelling across all LPC sites.
• Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations as required by the service.
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to the changing needs of the service.