Job Title: Senior Buyer
Location: Greater Manchester West
Hours: 37.5
Pay rate : £18.10
Trust Location: Prestwich M25 3BL
What you'll be responsible for:
1. To ensure that the Trust's non-pay expenditure is used effectively by providing value for money in accordance with the Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, and legislative requirements.
2. Engage with the Trust's directorates and departments to deliver savings against the Trust's challenging Cost Improvement Programme. Whilst actively supporting and advising Trust members of the procurement process, ensuring all procurement processes follow best practice.
3. Lead on specific/allocated projects under the direction of the Head of Procurement delivering against agreed timescales and outcomes for the Trust. This will include sourcing and procuring goods, equipment, materials, and services, which meet customer requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.
4. Identifying cash releasing and cost avoidance measures, add value through the contracting process ensuring the ongoing performance/monitoring of contracts and suppliers.
5. Ensure compliance with legislation, UK law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and NHS procurement guidance.
6. Obtain the maximum ben...