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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Proven experience of working in a purchasing/contracting environment
- Experience
Evidence of having led successful negotiations to conclude a contractual relationship
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
High standard of communication
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to lead project work alone or as part of a team
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Understanding of contract and procurement law
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, working use of all Microsoft Office products
- Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
An analytical problem solving approach to activity
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Working knowledge of the regulations governing public sector procurement
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Understanding of supplier relationship management
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Understanding of supply chain management
- Education/Training/Qualifications
CIPS level 4 qualified or a willingness to work toward the qualification
Job overview
Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium (BWPC) is an award-winning provider of procurement and purchasing services in support of NHS Trusts and healthcare providers in the Bristol region.
BWPC’s remit includes the purchasing of medical equipment, consumables, instrumentation and fluids for hospitals, negotiating regional technology contracts, driving effective use of contract and agency staffing and providing data and systems to allow our clients to leverage their expenditure to their advantage.
Purchasing Specialists form the core of the Procurement Team within Bristol & Weston Purchasing Consortium and report to Senior Purchasing Specialists, Category Managers and the Senior Management Team while supervising, guiding and advising Buyers.
Main duties of the job
- Lead the delivery of procurement projects to achieve savings and cost reduction
- Analyse spend and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
- Report results and activity accurately and in a timely manner
- Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence
- Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession
- FFocus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise and effective Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis Build our client’s commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
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This advert is for Purchasing Specialist with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, England. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata. The contract type is 6 months (6-months fixed term). The application deadline is 21 Oct 2026.
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