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Our Vision for NHS Fife is that everyone can live longer, healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting. We will have a healthcare system with integrated health and social care, and a focus on prevention, anticipation and supported self-management.
Thank you for your interest in our Lead Buyer role within the procurement team of our Finance Directorate. This is a key role within the operational procurement team to provide essential support to the Buyers and utilise the procurement journey and procurement tools across NHS Fife to control spend and deliver best value. This role will ensure adherence to the organisations Standing Financial Instructions, and implementation of sustainability and value through Local, Regional and National Contracts as well as implementation and effective use of e-Procurement systems.
You will have supervisory experience in a large organisation, with experience working in a customer focused or user focused organisation. Will hold a HNC or equivalent relevant experience and be able to evidence continuous professional development. Excellent communication, planning and problem-solving skills are essential, together with the ability to manage priorities and workload to deliver effective services and successful performance across NHS Fife.
We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern arrangement from home and in the office. Our office working is based in Hayfield House, Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, Fife.
Join a dynamic and first class working culture, where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our mission: Transforming health and care in Fife to be the best
Informal Enquiries to: Paula Lee, Head of Procurement Paula.Lee@nhs.scot
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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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.
