Senior Buyer (South-East Pharmacy Procurement Service)

• 1. CIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply 2. Project Management 3. Maintain knowledge of developments in public procurement law (including case law and developments in legislation) 4. Experience in managing multiple complex procurement projects. 5. Experience in Contract Management 6. NHS experience is desirable but not essential. 7.

• Public Procurement Law
• Contract Law
• Statistical and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies
• Dispute resolution
• Probity/Transparency requirements
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Code of Ethics 8.

1. Advanced negotiation and influencing skills.
2. Good understanding of computer systems (MS Word, MS Excel, Adobe Pro).
3. Experience in using E-tendering systems (for managing procurement projects, work planning producing notifications etc.).

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.