Band 6 - Senior Buyer, Procurement, Welwyn Garden City
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £40,617.00 to £48,778.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £40617.00 - £48778.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6BP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9360-26-0054 |
Summary
Deliver Value for Money agreements in relation to cost, quality, specification and availability/deliverability in line with FTS Legislation and other agreed protocols. Ensure that Best Value is achieved for all Procurements. Promote Best Practice in Purchasing and Supply. Liaise appropriately with all levels of staff within the framework of this role covering NHS Organisations throughout Hertfordshire and the region. Work closely with other groups the trusts and region e.g. Pathology, Pharmacy and Estates. Will be required where necessary to supervise buyers to ensure an effective and efficient procurement service is provided to end users. Build professional relationships and promote the benefits of procurement services to clients. Ensure all orders, invoice queries and new item requests are processed correctly. Proactively monitor usage trends in support of compliance to contract terms, enabling achievement of cost savings. Influence end users and help to standardise and rationalise products and services. Implement change/improvements and support and enable self and others to enhance expertise and help to build procurement capability.