Job Description
Job Title ;Buyer
Department ;Procurement
Reports to; Procurement Manager
Date ;August 2025
Beacon Hospital Mission Statement
The Mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do.
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.
Person Specification
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;
Personal Competencies
Commercially astute and business-focussed with a "can-do" attitude;
A high degree of flexibility with strong team spirit and empowerment;
Excellent communication and influencing skills;
Excellent interpersonal and team-oriented working skills;
Highly motivated, self-starter and ability to work on own initiative;
Strong organisational skills with proven ability to work collaboratively;
Action-orientated with a capacity to challenge demand and drive change;
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.
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