Job Summary
The One Lancashire and South Cumbria (LSC) Procurement team are seeking applications for two Senior Buyers , one be based at Blackpool Teaching Hospital and the other at Lancaster for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
The Procurement & Supplies Team is embarking on an exciting period of change as we start our journey to become a single procurement department across the Lancashire and South Cumbria Region. The five Trusts are currently served by three Procurement Teams who are coming together and forming One LSC Procurement. The team will provide services to:
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust plus Atlas BFW Management Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals).
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
- Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Applications are sought from across the private and public sector. The successful applicants will bring energy and customer focus to the role. It is important that we recruit the best possible candidate, recognising that innovation and continuous improvement will be key to deliveringsustainable NHS services for the future.
The role will be onsite office based.
The One LSC Procurement team encourage applications from those keen on agile working flexibility.
Main duties of the job
The Focus will be on supporting customers to deliver value for money on projects ensuring legal compliance.
The Senior Buyer will work within the Procurement tower to support the delivery of the procurement strategy and achieve “balanced Scorecard” targets. This includes delivering against the following objectives:Savings and efficiency targetsImproving and maintaining compliance with procurement regulationsCustomer service
You will be expected to work with stakeholders at all levels to present the procurement cluster as a progressive and responsive group who work collaboratively, provide new thinking and positively influence system improvement and efficiency.
Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.
Work on specific/allocated projects against agreed timescales and outcomes for One LSC Procurement customers. This will include sourcing of goods, equipment, materials and services that meet requirements by demonstrating value for money and promoting an integrated approach to procurement.
Provide professional support to users in respect of the procurement process, including EU regulations and required process to be followed.
Contribute as part of the One LSC Procurement team to the strategy and direction of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general standard of education including Mathematics and English Language – GCSE level or equivalent
- Degree or diploma level graduate (CIPS or procurement related) or equivalent relevant experience.
- Good knowledge of professional purchasing principles and commercial acumen.
Desirable
- Vocational courses appropriate to the post.
- Willingness to undertake further appropriate study
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a procurement or operational purchasing team.
- Experience of working with clients/stakeholders to deliver projects or agreed service level.
- Experience of working in busy, target driven team.
- Buying experience within a large multi-functional organisation.
- Experience of managing staff.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a, Finance or Accountancy team
- Experience of working with suppliers
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- IT literate with well-developed skills for the use and application of information technology systems (especially MS Office products)
- Good communication and skills (written & oral) with the ability to work positively with colleagues.
- Evidence of complex analytical and problem solving skills with a focus on delivering results.
- Team work and some leading experience
- Strong purchasing and supply chain expertise, and ability to demonstrate success in achieving VFM
- Tendering and project management experience.
- A good ‘people person’ able to effectively influence and persuade people.
Desirable
- Understanding of EU Procurement Law.
- Experience of NHS/government.
- Sound knowledge of public sector finance procedures/legislati on.
- Large ‘blue chip’ private sector experience.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to continuous improvement of: Self; Team, and; LPC performance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Strong team player/team skills.
- Good organisational and administrative skills.
- Good motivator and a positive attitude towards change and development
- Ability to cope under pressure.
Desirable
- Leadership and delegation skills
Other
Essential
- Must be a car driver and able to work between sites.
- Able to flexibly work across all Trust locations as required by the service.
- Flexibility and adaptiveness to the changing needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 12 June 2025
