259105 (AJM) Lead Buyer

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join an expanding Procurement team in NHS Lothian. We are the second largest Health Board in Scotland providing a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Mid Lothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.

We are looking for a team player who will share our values and will enjoy the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment, playing a key role in supporting stakeholders, analysing spend data and delivering best value procurement options aligned to compliance with public procurement regulations and NHS Lothian's standing financial instructions. Good communication and MS Excel skills will be essential to the role.

NHS Lothian supports flexible working patterns.

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our staff. Our aim is for you to feel respected, appreciated and able to give your best. You can expect to enjoy the usual benefits of working in an organisation that values its people, including

• generous holidays
• excellent pension scheme
• investment in your ongoing professional development
• family friendly provisions
• staff discounts
• a wide variety of other benefits

Our Procurement department has a proven track record of internal promotions and offers a scope for progression.

You must have eligibility and entitlement to work in the UK which is required to be maintained throughout your period of employment. Evidence of this must be produced upon request.

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.