Transactional Buyer | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,199 - £34,876 Per Annum Including HCAS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 November 2025 |
| Location: | Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP |
| Company: | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7562498/392-RNOH-1332 |
Summary
To operate as part of the procurement team purchasing goods and services as required, in a timely, professional and efficient way ensuring that the Trusts obtain best value. To action requisitions and produce orders to external companies as and when required.
The post holder will have a working knowledge of Public Sector procurement and an understanding of Trust financial instructions and internal governance.
To carry out supplier selection in a professional manner, accurately meeting deadlines and communicating effectively to all appropriate, and relevant, parties.
Interviews to take place 12th November 2025
Processing e-requisitions in accordance with Trust standing orders and standing financial instructions.
To source products and services as required by Trusts and monitor supplier performance, as required
To review sources regularly to ensure best value for money is obtained at all times.
To make full use of national, regional frameworks and local contracts
provide advice on product ranges, alternatives, features and benefits. This includes new order enquiries, product information, order status and prices, visits to wards and departments regarding supplies issues.
To assist in the preparation of quotations and waivers in accordance with Trust standing financial instructions.
To ensure compliance with Trust purchasing procedures, standing orders and standing financial instructions for all transactions including checking requisitions for correct authorisation and account codes before logging on to purchasing systems.
To assist in the maintenance of the department online catalogue and provide appropriate and relevant information and procurement advice to Trust staff as required.
To assist Trust staff in the controlling of budget expenditure through the provision of quality supplies management information, for example savings on purchases made.
To keep accurate and up to date records of savings and contribute to overall Trust savings plans.
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:
• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."
At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.
Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:
• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare
At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.
Attendance at training seminars both on and off site. Includes Government Procurement Service training on local purchasing, negotiation, Procurement Act 2023 and legal aspects of purchasing.
Where agreed, attendance at Trade exhibitions and visits to exhibitions and supplier sites.
Where agreed, and required, undertake to obtain appropriate qualifications and seek to achieve continuing professional development.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with Trust-based colleagues.
Carry out post duties in accordance with the Trust policy on ethical purchasing
This advert closes on Friday 7 Nov 2025
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