Buyer

The role of Buyer – Facilities & Maintenance – involves managing procurement across a £48 million spend portfolio, ensuring alignment with clinical needs and business objectives while driving cost efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities & Maintenance Category Manager in all spend areas.
• Identify and pursue innovation opportunities with internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships, track KPIs and conduct quarterly reviews.
• Own smaller spend categories within F&M, collaborating with the Category Manager.
• Maintain contract end/renewal dates and coordinate with legal to implement a contracts register.
• Analyze volume‑value reports to confirm contract benefits.
• Prepare ITT and RFI documentation and run tenders via the eProcurement platform.
• Assist in project‑level procurement from specification to contract award.
• Compile and maintain product catalogues in the ERP system.
• Support rationalisation and standardisation activities to deliver savings.
• Track savings and quality benefits using internal reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Buyer in a fast‑paced environment.
• Track record of managing multiple procurement projects simultaneously.
• Strong collaboration skills with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in supplier relationship management and performance monitoring.
• Exposure to tendering processes including ITT and RFI documentation.
• Knowledge of healthcare or clinical procurement.
• Understanding of procurement principles and practices.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and eProcurement platforms.

Other Requirements

• Flexibility to work varying hours and locations as per contract.
• Willingness to travel to Borehamwood office and other sites.
• Availability for meetings and events outside normal hours.

Benefits

• Annual base salary of £35,500.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday off and option to buy additional leave.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate.
• Well‑being support and activities.
• Blue Light Card – exclusive offers and discounts.
• Life Assurance.
• Stream – instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion.
• Enhanced Maternity Package.
• Retirement pension contribution.
• On‑site free parking.

About Elysium Healthcare

Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people across 80+ services in England and Wales, specialising in mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, children & education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, we offer a supportive culture that encourages professional growth.

Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment. All candidates are subject to DBS checks.

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