Senior Buyer – Medical Equipment Location: Surrey (Hybrid working) Salary: £50,000 HealthCare Additional Benefits About the Role: A leading UK-based healthcare organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee the procurement of medical products and services across its hospital network. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, and driving value through strategic procurement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead category management for medical products, ensuring competitive and effective sourcing. Maintain and enhance supplier relationships, focusing on cost control, quality assurance, and risk management. Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service enhancements and procurement projects. Qualifications and Experience: Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably within the healthcare sector. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies. Experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts; basic knowledge of contract law. Demonstrated ability to work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes. Commercial acumen with a focus on total cost of ownership and delivering added value. Experience working within cross-functional teams to drive procurement projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a reputable healthcare organisation committed to excellence and innovation. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on procurement strategies and contribute to the organisation's mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services. If you are a procurement professional with a passion for healthcare and a track record of strategic sourcing success, please submit your CV by applying to the advert or emailing brad@talentdrive.co.uk