Senior Buyer NHS Procurement Role in Blackpool With Sponsorship | Apply Now

Location
Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time

Salary (£)
37,338 to 44,962 per year

About East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is helping shape the future of NHS procurement through One LSC Procurement, a powerful collaboration serving six NHS trusts across Lancashire and South Cumbria. By uniting procurement teams under one roof, they’re improving value, driving smarter purchasing, and championing sustainable healthcare. This is an exciting time to join a team that’s rethinking how procurement works, with real-world impact on NHS efficiency and patient care.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker Sponsorship available for eligible applicants
• Supportive work environment with team collaboration at its core
• Career growth within a transformative regional NHS procurement model
• Office-based stability with on-site working and cross-trust exposure
• Agile working culture that encourages flexibility where possible

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in procurement, CIPS or equivalent experience
• Experience working in a procurement or operational buying role
• Solid communication and negotiation skills
• Strong knowledge of purchasing principles and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage procurement projects with deadlines
• Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel
• Clean driving licence and flexibility to travel between NHS sites

Salary Details

This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary between 37,338 and 44,962 GBP annually, dependent on experience and qualifications.

About the Role

This Senior Buyer post is more than a purchasing role. It’s about being part of a trusted procurement team that helps the NHS run smarter, better, and more efficiently. The position sits within One LSC Procurement, with a home base at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

You’ll handle strategic sourcing projects, ensure value for money, and support frontline teams with smart procurement decisions. This is where your impact will be felt across multiple NHS trusts. Working within a dedicated procurement tower, you’ll shape procurement outcomes, support compliance with UK and EU regulations, and contribute to wider service improvement goals.

This team doesn’t sit still. They’re growing, improving, and welcoming individuals who bring energy, curiosity, and a can-do attitude. If you’re someone who thrives on meaningful work with long-term impact, this is your kind of role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support procurement strategy through project delivery and cost-saving initiatives
• Lead and manage tendering, sourcing, and contract award processes
• Ensure legal compliance and governance are met in all purchasing activity
• Partner with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to meet trust objectives
• Drive value for money and operational efficiencies in sourcing goods and services
• Coach and support team members while working collaboratively across NHS trusts
• Analyse complex supply data and offer actionable insights

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check as it falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the DBS to check for previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to equality and diversity. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process.

Employer Details

• Company Name: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
• Address: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Lancashire
• Contact: Via NHS Jobs or Trust HR department

Reference Number
435-6244036

How To Apply
Ready to take your procurement career forward with impact? Apply now to join a transformative NHS team making a real difference across Lancashire and South Cumbria.