Job summary
- Main area
- Procurement
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 389-25-7275412
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- BTHFT
- Town
- BRADFORD
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Buyer - Procurement
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Closing Date: 01/07/2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 02/07/2025
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 07/07/2025
We’re a friendly, hardworking team that’s looking for someone determined and enthusiastic to join the buying team at BTHFT. In return, we can support you to develop and further your procurement career in a lively, forward-looking workplace.
There’s never been a better time to be part of the important role that procurement plays in driving improvements in services and stimulating innovation to improve patient care - so why not join us?
The ideal candidate should enjoy working as part of a team, be motivated and able to influence.
Main duties of the job
Please cover all areas within the Person Specification with examples on why the applicant meets that criteria when you are completing your application.
For an informal discussion please contact - Chris Boylan, Deputy Head of Procurement 01274 274750
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Working for our organisation
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a procurement department or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Working in a health service environment
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good keyboard skills
- Organising own workload
- Time Management
- Communication skills (telephone, face to face and written) at all levels, internal/external to the Trust
- Multi-tasking and ability to work on own initiative
- Conscientious attitude/attention to detail
- Team working within department and across the Trust
Desirable criteria
- Customer Service Skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good working knowledge of MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
- Knowledge of basic procurement principles
Desirable criteria
- Basic negotiation with suppliers
- Knowledge of Public Procurement Legislation
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE pass in Maths and English* C or 4 above
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 3, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Foundation Stage*
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Chris Boylan
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Procurement
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 274750
- Additional information
Please contact Chris Boylan, Deputy Head of Procurement.
Email address: [email protected] or 01274 274750.
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