Buyer

Buyer

Rate: £14 - £16 per hour

Location: Worcester - hybrid working

Contract: 12 weeks

Overview of the Buyer role

I am pleased to be supporting one of our key NHS clients in their search for a Temporary Buyer for an initial 12-week assignment.

Our client is looking for someone with experience in supporting buying/purchasing activities within a public sector environment.

Key responsibilities of the Buyer will include:

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• Review and process purchase requisitions using the purchasing system
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• Identify and negotiate 'best buy' opportunities by considering alternative products or sources of supply
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• Assess customer requirements, sourcing products and services, researching the marketplace for suitable suppliers where necessary
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• Support purchase to pay processes enabling the timely payment of invoices
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• Invite competitive quotations where appropriate in line with Trust SFI's and Standing Orders
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• Negotiate with suppliers as necessary to achieve best value or to maintain consistency in contractual commitments
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• Generate, record and report on cost-avoidance and cash releasing savings achieved
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• Support the implementation and delivery of E-catalogue and Purchase to Pay (P2P) related projects
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• Develop awareness of local and national contracts
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• Obtain appropriate documentation in relation to equipment purchases
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Required experience/qualifications of the Buyer position will include:

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• Experience within a public sector environment
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• Experience of supporting purchasing/buying activities
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• General administration skills
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• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems
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• An understanding of purchasing procedures
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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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