Senior Buyer | Medical Equipment
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Location: Surrey (Hybrid working)
Salary: £50,000 + HealthCare + Additional Benefits
About the Role:
A leading UK-based healthcare organisation is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee the procurement of medical products and services across its hospital network. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective sourcing, and driving value through strategic procurement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead category management for medical products, ensuring competitive and effective sourcing.
- Maintain and enhance supplier relationships, focusing on cost control, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support service enhancements and procurement projects.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, preferably within the healthcare sector.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop and execute fact-based negotiation strategies.
- Experience in drafting and managing commercial contracts; basic knowledge of contract law.
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with internal stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
- Commercial acumen with a focus on total cost of ownership and delivering added value.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams to drive procurement projects.
This is an opportunity to be part of a reputable healthcare organisation committed to excellence and innovation. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact on procurement strategies and contribute to the organisation’s mission of delivering high-quality healthcare services.
If you are a procurement professional with a passion for healthcare and a track record of strategic sourcing success, please submit your CV by applying to the advert or emailing brad@talentdrive.co.uk
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