Job Description

Are you someonewho thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly and is passionateto provide patient centred procurement support, within the NHS.
The Humber and North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to undertake the role of Procurement Buyer
As part of our dynamic procurement team, you'll play a vital role in collaborating with our Stakeholders and partners to support value, quality -driven procurement solutions.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time, permanent Procurement Buyer to support strategic sourcing of goods and services in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions, EU Procurement Directives, and UK legislation.
You will need to possess an understanding of the various levers of unlocking value from procurement, such as but not limited to sourcing, tendering, demand management, standardisation, contract management and innovation
You will require excellent communication and negotiation skills to support stakeholders and partners though the procurement journey.
Main duties of the job
Flexible working is promoted, you will be expected to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.
You will provide professional advice to users on specific procurement projects across all three trusts, presenting the procurement collaborative as a progressive, responsive and innovative group who provide new thinking which works collaboratively to positively influence others perception concerning the value of effective and efficient procurement services.
Deliver and report on financial savings and value for money through procurement projects to achieve target financial savings.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over 1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year PA PR
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
356-25-7426576
Job locations
Any Humber & North Yorkshire Procurement Collaborative Site
Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York
Grimsby/ Hull/ Scarborough/ York
HU3 2JZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
Essential

• Able to work alone and on own initiative, making decisions as necessary.

Desirable

• Conversant with modern purchasing and supply methods

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through vocational level 3 qualification or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Foundation

Desirable

• Studying towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITY
Essential

• Able to work alone and on own initiative, making decisions as necessary.

Desirable

• Conversant with modern purchasing and supply methods

QUALIFICATIONS
Essential

• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through vocational level 3 qualification or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Foundation

Desirable

• Studying towards membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply.

Skills Required