Senior Buyer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This Senior Buyer role at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust involves managing complex, high-value tenders and contracts within the procurement team. You will negotiate with suppliers, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure compliant and timely procurement of goods and services. The position supports the Tender Manager and Head of Procurement in meeting financial targets and maintaining governance standards, contributing directly to improving patient care.
Key responsibilities
- Lead compliant tendering processes for contracts over £10k + VAT.
- Develop tender documentation, evaluate bids, and coordinate award recommendations.
- Manage supplier relationships, including negotiating improved pricing and resolving disputes.
- Approve contracts and orders up to £30k, and advise on authorisation for higher-value procurements.
- Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring performance, compliance, and delivery of value for money.
- Provide expert advice to stakeholders across the Trust on procurement processes and best practice.
Essential criteria
- CIPS professional diploma qualification (Degree Level)
- Experience of large public procurement tenders
- Contract management
- Experience of public procurement procedures
- Ability to manage high level of workload, multiple complex projects
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Ability to Drive
Desirable criteria
- Experience in the NHS
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £51,657 – £58,785 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Senior Buyer
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a procurement professional ready to make your skills count where it matters - improving patient care?
We're looking for a Senior Buyer to join our friendly and experienced Procurement Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You'll use your commercial expertise and public sector knowledge to directly contribute to the quality, efficiency and impact of NHS services across the region.
We're looking for a team player who can:
- Manage complex, high-value tenders and contracts
- Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money
- Support service improvements that benefit patient care.
You'll be responsible for delivering value through compliant and timely procurement of goods and services. You'll support the Tender Manager and Head of Procurement to meet financial targets, maintain governance standards, and promote procurement excellence at all levels of the organisation.
Join an experienced, supportive team who offer excellent work-life balance and hybrid working, enjoying 27 days annual leave + bank holidays and a generous NHS pension scheme. The base for this role is London House in Bracknell, however, much of your work can be remote.
Our Trust is rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC
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