Senior Buyer
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Job Description
Senior Buyer
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Bedford/Remote Working
As a Senior Buyer you will be involved in the delivery of key elements of the Medical Surgical & Pharmacy procurement category strategy and work plan. Reporting into the Category Lead you will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and thinking in delivering outstanding value for our stakeholders.
We have recently deployed a new eSourcing platform within the Procurement Function which brings a one stop shop for all of our sourcing and contract management capabilities. We also have the mandate to drive cost efficiency across our portfolio and bring value propositions to Ramsay Health Care UK functions and our business colleagues across the UK.
What you will be doing:
Contributing to the development of the Medical Surgical & Pharmacy category work plan
Initiating and delivering category projects and targets supporting the delivery of wider team targets and operational KPIs
Having a visible presence in the business and building credibility with key stakeholders
Ensuring a robust procurement process for all contracted goods and services identifying and meeting all regulatory and quality standards
Negotiating robust contracts including pricing and commercial terms and the development of SLAs and KPIs to support operational requirements.
Ensuring compliance with all Procurement policies and processes
Supporting the development of global procurement initiatives and their local implementation
Managing core/noncore suppliers to ensure performance and innovation are delivered during the contract term.
Deputise for Category Lead when required
Support junior team members sharing your knowledge and expertise
What you will bring:
You will be a selfstarter able to work with senior business stakeholders to successfully deliver complex sourcing projects in a multisite organisation and be familiar with eProcurement systems.
Strong credibility business facing influencing skills negotiation and supplier management skills are as important as the professional track record in delivering business benefits from sourcing projects.
In return we offer:
25 Days Leave Bank Holidays
Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5 after a qualifying period
Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
Free Training and Development via the Academy
Concerts for Carers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle2Work scheme available in partnership with Halfords
The Blue Light Card Scheme
About Us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a wellestablished global hospital group with over 50 years experience. We are a global provider operating in 8 countries with 88000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong longstanding relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We care.
Its more than what we do its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And its a belief thats as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
