Operational Buyer

The role is a permanent Operational Buyer position based at the Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust corporate hub in Cosham, Hampshire. It sits within the Single Corporate Services procurement team, supporting multiple NHS organisations across Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight. The post offers a fixed salary within Band 3 of the Agenda for Change pay scale, ranging from £25,760 to £27,476 per year, and requires a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours weekly. Candidates must hold a good standard of education including Mathematics and English Language to at least NVQ Level 4, with a willingness to work towards a Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply qualification. Essential skills include strong written and spoken English, proficiency in computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheets, and the ability to manage financial and administrative processes. Experience in using procurement systems, negotiating with suppliers, and analysing spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities is required, while familiarity with public sector purchasing procedures is desirable. Applications must be submitted by 11 October 2026 through the original advert, with no further details on submission methods provided.