JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title; Buyer
Department; Procurement
Reports to; Procurement Manager
Date; 2025

QUALIFICATIONS

• IIPMM, CIPS or equivalent procurement professional qualification desired;
• Third level qualification essential;
• Intermediate / Advanced proficiency and knowledge of Applications e.g. Microsoft Office, incorporating Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Access;

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-2 years procurement experience;
• Demonstrated ability to achieve bottom-line cost savings and cost avoidance;
• Experience in SAGE/Power BI and/or other ERP systems a distinct advantage;
• Good experience working cross-functionally across departments;
• Proven track record of conducting negotiations with third party suppliers, ranging from niche operators to multi-nationals;

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent negotiating skills with proven ability to deliver;
• Strong numerical and analytical capability and good financial acumen;
• Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills;
• Strong problem-solving, problem-resolution and decision-making skills;

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

It is the role of the Procurement Department to give the best possible professional service to our internal customers, so that they can provide exceptional clinical care in line with this mission statement.
It is the responsibility of the Procurement Department to design and implement the strategic & administrative procurement policies and procedures. The Procurement Team will add value by delivering exceptional service, as well as advice in procurement and inventory control that ultimately result in overall cost savings. A clear understanding of the supply needs of each department, the business needs of Beacon Hospital and up to date knowledge of procurement principles must be maintained. At the day to day level the Procurement Team will manage the purchasing of all stocks, equipment and services and distribution of the same throughout the hospital in a timely and efficient manner.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

As a member of the Procurement Team the Buyer will work in conjunction with all key stake holders so that the department can achieve its overall purpose as described.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• Key team member in delivering the purchasing function hospital wide.
• Deliver proven cost savings.
• Assist in the development of key processes and procedures to ensure continuous improvement.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to source and deliver products & services that meet their needs.
• Co-ordinate tenders and negotiate with vendors as required.
• Manage price agreements and contracts as required.
• Co-ordinate the effective resolution of vendor queries & other finance related issues.
• Maintain the relevant vendor & product data in the ERP System.
• Work with the Supply Chain Team to ensure continuity of supply to the hospital.