Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer - IT & Digital page is loaded## Senior Buyer - IT & Digitallocations:Home Basedtime type:Full timeposted on:Posted Todaytime left to apply:End Date: February 13, **** (13 days left to apply)job requisition id:JR*******Job Description****Senior Buyer – IT & Digital****Remote working with travel to hospital sites****Full time – 37.5 hours per week****The role:**As a Senior Digital & Technology (D&T) Buyer, you will be involved in the delivery of key elements of the D&T procurement category strategy and work plan, providing procurement support for major programmes, key Digital Projects and high profile, mission critical large scale contract renewals, delivering sourcing projects and their associated targets in conjunction with business stakeholders.Reporting into the D&T Category Lead, you will be encouraged to bring fresh ideas and thinking in delivering outstanding value for our stakeholders.We have recently deployed a new e-Sourcing platform within the Procurement Function which brings a one stop shop for all of our sourcing and contract management capabilities.We also have the mandate to drive cost efficiency across our portfolio and bring value propositions to the Ramsay Health Care UK D&T function and our business colleagues across the UK and internationally.**What you will be doing:*** Contributing to the development of the annual IT & Digital category work plan* Initiating and delivering category projects and targets, supporting the delivery of wider team targets and operational KPI's* Having a visible presence in the business and building credibility with key stakeholders* Ensuring a robust procurement process for all contracted goods and services, identifying, and meeting all regulatory and quality standards* Negotiating robust contracts, including pricing and commercial terms and the development of SLA's and KPI's to support operational requirements.* Ensuring compliance with all Procurement policies and processes* Supporting the development of global procurement initiatives and their local implementation* Managing core/non-core suppliers to ensure performance and innovation are delivered during the contract term.**What you will bring:**You will be a self-starter, able to work with senior business stakeholders to successfully deliver complex sourcing projects in a multi-site organisation, with experience in the Digital and Technology spend category and familiarity with e-Procurement systems.Strong credibility, business facing influencing skills, negotiation and supplier management skills are as important as the professional track record in delivering business benefits from sourcing projects.**Benefits:*** 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy* Employee Assistance Programme* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords* The Blue Light Card SchemeRamsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience.We are a global provider operating in 8 countries, with 88,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year.It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England.We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work."Our employees are Ramsay."The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.We are able to support training and development to our employees, to deliver a high standard of clinical care whilst ensuring patient safety, dignity and confidentiality.We are a progressive and caring facility and support the Ramsay vision "People caring for People".We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us.**We care.**It's more than what we do, it's who we are.Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care.And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in ****."The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace.As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.This position is subject to background and DBS checks.#J-*****-Ljbffr