Buyer (Fixed Term until January 2027)
Department Procurement
Band 3 £24,071 - £25,674 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: 25.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'
We are looking to recruit a dynamic individual to join our Procurement team in delivering a high-quality procurement service to the Trust. The successful candidate will have experience of providing a robust buying service ideally in an NHS Trust and able to evidence experience of managing a catalogue system to support the Trusts delivery of the Carter matrix for catalogue purchases.
You will be skilled in processing requisitions to facilitate seamless receipting and invoice matching and reduce notifications within the Trusts E-Procurement system. Able to manage and influence internal customer expectations as well as maintaining good supplier relationships.
You will have excellent communication and presentation skills, be results focussed with a track record of savings and benefits delivery.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please contact Lisa Johnston –Head of Procurement by email lisa.johnston@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview: 27 February 2025
• To provide a robust buying service to all areas of the Trust
• To ensure the Trust catalogue system for allocated areas are uptodate and support the Trusts delivery of the Carter matrix for catalogue purchases
• To review and ensure appropriate quality of details are contained within requisitions to facilitate seamless receipting and invoice matching and reduce notifications within the Trusts E-Procurement system.
• To expedite purchase orders ensuring that the Trusts delivery requirements are met.
• To support the Trust in delivering the Carter matrix for purchase orders.
• To assist on the resolution of purchase order/ delivery/ invoice variances and disputes.
• To contribute to the delivery of highly effective, compliant and customer focussed supply chain services, which meets the Trusts procurement and materials management requirements, including the Cost Improvement Plan (CIP).
MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free refreshments
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Catalogue Management
• Responsible ensure that electronic catalogues are updated and maintain for allocated areas of work and that the data is up to date and accurate.
• Identify areas of spend that can be transferred to electronic catalogues and work with the Senior Buyer to ensure that these are transferred.
Buying Responsibilities
• Place non-stock requisitions using appropriate computer systems in a timely basis, ensuring they also comply to Trust Policies/Guidelines and SFI’s at all times.
• Ensure that all requisitions are reviewed, and accurate detail (goods services descriptions and pricing) are on them before authorisation.
Financial Responsibility
• Comply with all statutory regulations, procedures, standing orders and divisional policies generally as directed.
• Ensure adherence to Trust Policies/Guidelines and SFI’s at all times when placing requisitions.
Staff Development
• Recognise how own tasks align with the procurement plan and strategic goals.
• Deputise as needed for the Deputy Head of Procurement.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Feb 2025