Takes a lead role in the materials management order process within the BarnsleyCare Group at the Kendray Hospital site ensuring that identified products are ordered promptly within the pre-requisite timescales and the stock levels are monitored and maintained in-line with demand. Ensures that materials management stocks are put away in the appropriate stockLocation bays, that stock is rotated ensuring that the levels of out of date stock are kept to a minimum and the stock area is kept clean, tidy and free of litter. Provides support to the Receipt and Distribution Department, as and when required. Assists with the procurement of products/services via the Trusts purchase order system. The Buyer will refer complex or significant problems to the Senior Buyer, Senior Contracts Manager, Contracts Manager or the Head of Procurement for guidance/instruction. Ensures requests for goods/services are processed and orders placed to obtain best value. This will be according to the detailed Local Work Instructions and will involve sourcing the Market and providing the best value solution for the Trust. Liaises with customers and suppliers to provide assistance, advice and a focal point for all procurement issues. This may be by phone, e-mail, in person or providing input to a Care Group or a Working Group. Has extensive communication, via these means, with internal (Trust) and external (Supplier) staff, on a daily basis. Adheres to all Local Work Instructions. Observes all relevant NHS, Trust and Legal Requirements Follows and adheres to all relevant aspects of the Trusts Procurement Strategy Keeps abreast of changing procurement issues via regular, specialist supplies training. This may be provided by the Crown Commercial Services, NHS Procurement Collaboratives or by an external company to the public sector. Take responsibility for aspects of products/services purchased specifically including the departments materials management process and other areas as determined by the Head of Procurement, the Senior Contracts Manager or the Contracts Manager. Liaise with external Supplier Representatives and customers of the Procurement Service. Update appropriate product and market information for both the Trusts third party marketplace environment and the Procurement department. Continually review products and services to ensure best value is obtained, on an on-going basis. Produce reports and spreadsheets as necessary, this will involve using product and market knowledge and may also involve meeting, and negotiating with, representatives of external organisations. Have a knowledge and understanding of a purchase order computing system including the process for ordering, receipting payment of invoices, and the concept of commodity/catalogue within the procurement function and observe all Purchasing Principles.