Junior Special Buyer
Hybrid (The successful candidate must be within a commutable distance of the Heathrow Depot)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum
This is an incredible opportunity to work for a forward-thinking community equipment services provider, who'll support you to be the best you can be in your chosen field
Join us as our new Junior Special Buyerat Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd and let us empower you to truly make a difference.
Our continued employee development programmes, internal training and exceptional leadership will give you the ability to continuously develop yourself professionally whilst providing person-centred support.
You'll be supported by an excellent team of professional and ever developing co-workers who all identify and align with Medequip's values.
Who are Medequip?
Medequip is the leading provider of medical equipment services to local authorities and the NHS across the UK, delivering a wide range of equipment and support to people in their own homes, keeping people independent for longer.
About the role
As the Junior Special Buyer for Medequip Assistive Technology Ltd you will manage the procurement of specialist and bespoke equipment for contracts, ensuring timely ordering, cost efficiency, and excellent service to stakeholders.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Order Processing
* Raise purchase orders for specialist/bespoke equipment within agreed KPIs.
* Ensure all orders are processed within 48 hours and monitored through to receipt.
* Provide daily updates on order progress and status.
Supplier & Stakeholder Liaison
* Obtain competitive quotes to achieve best value for contracts.
* Liaise with occupational therapists (OTs), suppliers, and customer service teams regarding orders and queries.
* Monitor and resolve issues with returns and faulty goods.
* Chase back-order reports weekly and communicate outcomes.
Financial & Reporting Duties
* Ensure accurate cost allocation to contracts and identify opportunities for cost savings.
* Process supplier invoices for minor adaptations.
* Maintain and update key reports, including Specials Merchandiser Pivot Report and Invoice Check List.
General Administration
* Provide timely and accurate updates to stakeholders.
* Support continuous improvement of purchasing processes.
* Handle queries and resolve issues in a professional and proactive manner.
About you
Above all, you will identify and align with our company values:
* We keep our promises.
* We empower people to be accountable for their actions and performance.
* We help people with empathy, courtesy, dignity and kindness.
* We show respect and are trusted by our colleagues, suppliers and customers.
* We believe in teamwork and are passionate about our work.
* We encourage innovation and the development of technology.
* We embrace change and seek to achieve excellence.
* We deliver cost effective, efficient and safe healthcare solutions.
Qualifications and experience required.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
* Experience in purchasing, procurement, or administration (desirable but not essential).
What we offer
* 33 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Continued professional development, training and learning support and opportunities for career progression.
* Pension scheme
* Healthcare scheme
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye test, provided by Specsavers
* 15% Manage At Home discount
* Care First employee assistance program including free counselling.
* Access to Perkbox discount platform
* Free DBS check
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are also happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know.
We take our data privacy seriously and commit to processing your data in line with GDPR guidelines. Medequip's Privacy Notice sets out the basis on which the personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed in connection with our recruitment processes.
This role may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without satisfactory right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person