Buyer

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Buyer within Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Working within a busy, forward thinking and progressive department, the post holder will be a key member of the team within the Procurement &
Supplies Department. The role will be to provide support to the Senior Buyers to ensure requisitions are progressed leading to goods and
services being received and delivered to the end users in a timely manner.
The successful post holder will be need to be well organised with good IT skills, have excellent communication skills and high level of customer services experience, To provide an effective and professional purchasing service that delivers on-going cost efficiencies and other value-added benefits in line with
customer objectives.
Provide procurement helpdesk support to promote proactive customer support by expediting, liaising with suppliers, providing customer
information and support delivery of a comprehensive purchasing catalogue that is used and promoted throughout the Trust.
Constructively and positively challenge all aspects of sourcing and purchasing within the divisions and highlight procurement opportunities to the
Finance & Performance Managers and Senior Buyers.
To be responsible for the implementation and management of the e procurement catalogues and continually monitor the system to ensure all
prices and information is correct and updated all the time striving for best price/ service.
To be accountable to the Head of Procurement & Supplies, with adherence to the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders., Applications will be transferred to TRAC system, by completing an application your are giving authorisation for the transfer of your data.
Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to you via a TRAC system account.
Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
Appointments will be made on merit.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.
If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £13. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.
Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.
Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.
"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.