Category Buyer
LocationPlymouth, England, United Kingdom
Posted At3/10/2026
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Occupation Type
Buyers and procurement officers
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Exciting Opportunity To Work As a Category Buyer-Surgical For The Devon Procurement Service (DPS). DPS Is a Collaborative Procurement Service Providing Procurement Support To NHS Partner Organisations
The main responsibility includes the management of procurement activity associated with designated categories of spend across multiple hospital and NHS sites. This often delivers added value and innovation in healthcare technology with clear benefits to the patients of the Devon healthcare community.
The successful candidate will be supported and trained to support the delivery and management of the Procurement Category Management (CM) non pay savings programme.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Work within the Medical and Surgical Procurement Team to support the delivery of the procurement Category Management (CM) non pay savings programme that informs the wider Procurement and Logistics strategy.
Ensure all Procurement is conducted in line with the procurement CM model.
Responsible for sourcing of goods and services to ensure value for money, meeting the needs of stakeholders and comply with corporate governance and UK legislation.
To provide procurement and commercial advice to internal customers and the wider Devon healthcare network.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining the Devon Procurement Service, hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Network has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.
We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donna Ellis Job title: Senior Category Manager - Medical and Surgical Email address: d.ellis4@nhs.net Telephone number: 01752 439621
Additional Contact
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Torbay & South Devon NHS Trust
- Devon Partnership Trust
- Livewell Southwest
The main responsibility includes the management of procurement activity associated with designated categories of spend across multiple hospital and NHS sites. This often delivers added value and innovation in healthcare technology with clear benefits to the patients of the Devon healthcare community.
The successful candidate will be supported and trained to support the delivery and management of the Procurement Category Management (CM) non pay savings programme.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Work within the Medical and Surgical Procurement Team to support the delivery of the procurement Category Management (CM) non pay savings programme that informs the wider Procurement and Logistics strategy.
Ensure all Procurement is conducted in line with the procurement CM model.
Responsible for sourcing of goods and services to ensure value for money, meeting the needs of stakeholders and comply with corporate governance and UK legislation.
To provide procurement and commercial advice to internal customers and the wider Devon healthcare network.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining the Devon Procurement Service, hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Network has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.
We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Donna Ellis Job title: Senior Category Manager - Medical and Surgical Email address: d.ellis4@nhs.net Telephone number: 01752 439621
Additional Contact
Shailendra Kale - Category Manager Surgical
shailendra.kale@nhs.net
01392 352188
shailendra.kale@nhs.net
01392 352188