Senior Clinical Buyer

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

• 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.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Essential

• CIPS Diploma, equivalent diploma, or actively working towards.
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent relevant experience in procurement, business or a related discipline.

Essential

• Significant experience in a procurement role, ideally within a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating and implementing supplier contracts and agreements, incorporating SLAs and KPIs.
• Experience of managing a portfolio of products (goods, services and works) and the associated stakeholder relationships.
• Experience of using spend and performance data analysis to identify and deliver cost savings and value improvement.
• Experience of senior stakeholder engagement, including with clinical colleagues.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of NHS/public sector procurement regulations and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Experience creating, maintaining or validating product catalogues within an e-procurement or inventory management system.
• Experience of delivering training to colleagues or stakeholders on procurement or systems tools.

Essential

• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to secure best value from suppliers and contracts
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret spend and usage data to identify savings and sourcing opportunities
• Confident, credible communicator, able to build relationships with senior clinical and operational stakeholders
• Good written and verbal communication in English

Desirable

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in relation to catalogue and product data.
• Sound understanding of contract law and public procurement regulations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, e-procurement systems and catalogue/inventory management systems.
• Ability to manage a varied workload across clinical category management and IMS-related tasks.
• Resilient, able to work under pressure and to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.