Job overview
Join BWPC as a Buyer – Make a Meaningful Impact in NHS Procurement
3 positions available. 1 X 12 months Fixed term, 2 X 6 months Fixed term
Are you ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and evolving procurement environment? Bristol & Weston NHS Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Buyer to support our category teams and help deliver high-quality procurement services to two major NHS Trusts in the Bristol region.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that plays a vital role in supporting clinical services through strategic purchasing and sustainable procurement practices.
1. Be part of a collaborative and supportive team
2. Work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions make a real difference
3. Gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders and procurement activities
4. Help shape the future of NHS procurement
As a Buyer, you’ll be responsible for managing the transactional acquisition of products, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and a smooth purchase-to-pay process. You’ll work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet clinical needs efficiently and professionally.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
5. Purchasing Execution: Create and maintain catalogues and purchase orders, source ad-hoc and transactional products.
6. Administrative Excellence: Maintain accurate procurement data and records to support efficient operations.
7. Supplier Relationship Management: Collaborate with suppliers to address market pressures, delivery timelines, and supply issues.
8. Customer Relationship Management: Ensure a seamless buying experience for BWPC clients, aligning procurement with clinical requirements.
9. Process Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of purchasing processes and systems.
If you’re calm under pressure, confident in managing multiple priorities, and passionate about making a difference in healthcare procurement, we’d love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.