Buyer

Are you an organised, motivated and proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy and supportive environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Procurement Department for a Buyer, based at South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Headquarters in Exeter.

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in procurement and purchasing, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will support the procurement team in delivering efficient purchasing activity, ensuring value for money, compliance with Trust procedures, and a high standard of customer service.

South Western Ambulance Service covers approximately 20% of the UK’s landmass, making it one of the busiest and most operationally diverse ambulance trusts. This provides a varied and fast‑paced working environment, supporting the Trust in meeting the increasing demands placed on the NHS.

The team currently operates a hybrid working model, combining home and office working, with attendance at the Exeter HQ once a fortnight on a Wednesday.

PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEWS WILL BE IN PERSON IN EXETER, INTERVIEWS WILL NOT BE HELD VIA MS TEAMS

• Support the management of the procurement across Category portfolios
• Ensure the Trust is compliant with the Standard Financial Instructions (SFIs) in terms of procurement activities
• To support and conduct tendering activity / request for quotation in line with the appropriate legislation
• Help Keep momentum in the workflow and to process requisitions in line with the Trust SFIs and to release approved orders in a timely manner
• To support the contracts database
• Responsible for new supplier registration process, in line with Oracle and the procurement procedures
• Responsible for managing incident report which are referred to procurement and escalating up the supply chain for resolution
• To support the procurement team for general enquires /mail box
• To support the team in compiling information for spend analysis
  
  

Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.

We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.

The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.

If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.

In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.

You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Career and salary progression
• Car leasing scheme
• Free parking across Trust sites
• Staff networks
• Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sharon Murphy Job title: Head of Procurement Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 07920781297