Buyer

Job summary

Join our Services Contracting Team

Are you highly organised, proactive and looking to develop a career in procurement and contracting? We have an exciting opportunity for a Buyer to join our busy Services Contracting Team.

Working alongside experienced Contract Managers and procurement professionals, you will support a varied portfolio of high value projects, including significant work across our digital and IT services portfolio.

We are looking for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who can manage multiple priorities and work confidently with a range of stakeholders.

You will support project and contract activity, coordinate meetings and diaries, maintain documentation, track actions and deadlines, and assist the team with procurement and contracting activities.

You will be proactive, have excellent attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications. Previous experience in administration, coordination, procurement, contract management or project support would be advantageous.

This is a predominantly homebased role, with attendance at County Hall in Taunton each Tuesday, additional attendance for team meetings as required, and occasional visits to other hospital sites. Hot desks are available at County Hall for those who prefer to work from an office more regularly.

If you are organised, motivated and keen to develop your career while supporting high value projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across a range of procurement and contracting projects.
• Support the management of a varied IT and digital services portfolio.
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions.
• Manage team diaries and schedules, ensuring key deadlines and milestones are met.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records and contract information.
• Track actions, risks and project progress, providing regular updates to the team.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations and procurement documentation.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and partner organisations.
• Assist with procurement exercises and contract management activities as required.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

• Date posted: 02 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 4
• Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 20 months
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
• Reference number: 184-OL-PU-6021
• Job locations: County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.