Sellick Partnership
Buyer
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Position: Buyer
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Location: Hybrid/Staffordshire (2 days per week on site)
Contract: Permanent
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 experience to take the next step in their procurement career journey. The opportunity is open to candidates with prior NHS experience, as well as those looking to transition into the NHS from another sector.
Key responsibilities:
- 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 delivery
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Required experience:
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- Experience of working in a Procurement/Purchasing position
- CIPS level 3 or working towards
- Contract negotiation skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
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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