Band 4 Buyer - Procurement

The BSOL Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC), hosted by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB) provides procurement and supply chain services to UHB; Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The procurement team plays a key role in supporting the delivery of high quality patient care whilst ensuring value for money is achieved and we are looking for three new self-motivated and enthusiastic buyers to join our dynamic Transactional Procurement team.

The role will be based at the BSOL PC offices, Regent Court Birmingham.

This role is to support the team to ensure the smooth running of the service by responding to purchase requisitions, obtaining quotations, creating purchase orders etc. Responding to routine customer enquiries on product details, availability, returns etc. Analysing and making judgements on purchasing options for routine low value orders to ensure goods and services are procured in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.

The job will involve using various computerised systems, e.g. the Oracle, Sage; Integra Finance System's to support the requisitioning of goods and services.

We are looking to recruit an ambitious, tenacious and confident Buyer to join a supportive team who all work hard together in making a success of the BSOL Procurement Collaborative. If that is you then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To ensure Trust and Departmental policies and procedures are followed at all times

2.To provide effective procurement, whilst ensuring a high level of service and value for money.

3.Undertake low level risk purchasing activity associated with the Trust's Financial/Purchasing ERP system.

4.Where an appropriate Public Sector contract does not exist the post holder will seek "best buy" opportunities by considering alternative sources of supply and constantly challenge suppliers for improved discounts.

5.Undertake low level risk purchasing activity associated with the Trust's Financial/Purchasing ERP system.

6.To offer guidance and respond to customer enquiries regarding "value for money" decisions product details, costs and availability and advise on the use of appropriate contract arrangements.

7.Ensure appropriate treatment for VAT on purchase orders ensuring the correct financial coding for VAT status is applied.

8.Challenge all requests for the provision of emergency orders. Ensure all emergency orders comply with Trust SFI's and the Procurement Policy.

9.Respond to any Product recall requests and liaise with appropriate end user departments.

10.Undertake competitive quotation activity utilising the e-Procurement system for all goods and services, not already covered by contract, in line with Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Procurement policy.

We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.

Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.

UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.

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