Job Introduction
Sourcing Buyer (Food) - NHS Supply Chain, Foodbuy | Chertsey, Wakefield or Daresbury (hybrid working) | Full-Time / Permanent
£40,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, and more.
We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented Sourcing Buyer to support the delivery of procurement and sourcing activity across NHS Supply Chain: Food. Working closely with sourcing, procurement, account management and NHS stakeholders, you'll help coordinate procurement exercises from initial briefing through to contract award.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with procurement, sourcing or commercial experience who wants to further develop their career within a large-scale, purpose-led procurement organisation.
If you're an ambitious procurement or sourcing professional looking to develop your career within a collaborative, fast-paced and purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Foodbuy Group
Foodbuy is a leading food procurement organisation, managing over £2 billion of spend and delivering procurement solutions to some of the UK's largest organisations. As part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, we leverage unrivalled scale, market expertise and data-driven insight to deliver outstanding value, quality and innovation for our customers.
Our NHS Supply Chain: Food team plays a vital role in supporting healthcare providers across the UK. By combining procurement expertise, supply chain excellence and collaborative partnerships, we help NHS organisations deliver safe, sustainable and cost-effective food services to patients, staff and visitors.
Sourcing Buyer - The role
- Delivering procurement sourcing exercises and framework call-offs from planning through to award.
- Preparing and issuing procurement documentation including specifications, evaluation criteria, supplier communications and award documentation.
- Managing tender activity through e-sourcing platforms, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout the procurement process.
- Coordinating supplier clarifications, submissions and evaluation activities.
- Supporting governance processes and ensure procurement activities follow agreed procedures and public procurement requirements.
- Working closely with Category Teams, Account Managers, NHS stakeholders and suppliers to keep projects progressing smoothly.
- Building positive stakeholder relationships and provide a professional, customer-focused service throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Contributing to maintaining consistent and effective sourcing processes across the wider team.
What we're looking for
- A background in procurement, sourcing, commercial or a related business function.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with stakeholders and maintaining accurate records.
- Good Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to follow defined processes while recognising when escalation is required.
It's a bonus if you have...
- Experience supporting tendering activities or framework call-offs.
- Public sector or NHS procurement experience.
- Experience using procurement platforms such as Jaggaer, Atamis or similar e-sourcing systems.
- Knowledge of public procurement regulations and governance.
- Experience within the food, foodservice or wider supply chain sector.
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid working model, 2 days from one of our offices (Chertsey, Wakefield or Daresbury) + 3 days remote working
- 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Excellent career development opportunities within Foodbuy and Compass Group UK & Ireland.
- Exposure to large-scale procurement programmes and strategic category management.
- The opportunity to contribute to improving food services across the NHS.
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Foodbuy Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.