Maintenance & Repairs Buyer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance & Repairs Buyer to join our Procurement department at The London Clinic, based at our main site in London (W1G 6BW). We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £35,831 - £43,056 per annum.

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest private hospitals, with 8 state-of-the-art facilities located in the heart of London's medical community around Harley Street. We have circa 1350 employees, and we are dedicated to providing our patients with expert, individualised treatment and care. We cover a comprehensive range of services, including complex medical and surgical procedures plus a range of cancer services. The London Clinic has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is valued, and you can help us deliver our three core values of 'We go further', 'We work as one' and 'We personalise care.'

The Procurement team provide professional procurement expertise, advice and services across the organisation ensuring value for money is achieved, whilst fundamentally supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care. Procurement includes:

• The Supply Chain & Operational Procurement Team
• The Strategic Procurement Team
• The Electronic and Bio-Medical Engineering (EBME) Team

Job Profile:

As the Maintenance & Repairs Buyer, you will responsible for creating purchase orders for goods and services related to maintenance and repairs. You will driver and deliver savings against maintenance and repairs spend for medical equipment. You will be expected to work in partnership with the department leads/managers and key suppliers to achieve value for money, and will act as an ambassador for the department and ensure all queries are dealt with in a positive way.

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
• Job Location: 1 Park Square West, London, NW1 4LJ.
• Salary: £35,831 - £43,056 per annum.
• Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive package which includes a contribution pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%), Private Medical Healthcare, 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), season ticket travel loan, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers and services. We also offer excellent career development, with clear career pathways and access to further education.

Key Duties:

• Provide a professional, customer focused Procurement service to all user departments.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders /suppliers and investigates queries, providing assistance and advice as required. Respond to general queries and enquiries in a timely and courteous manner, escalating as appropriate.
• Negotiate and co-ordinate contract renewals including but not limited to price, contract terms, payment terms, sustainability and added value.
• Process and/or validate Purchase Orders in line with best practice.
• Provide clear and expert advice on a range of Purchasing issues including best practice, legislation, and the analysis and interpretation of data, and ensure designated business areas are aware of purchasing processes and procedures.
• Undertake sourcing of new and alternative products that meet the needs of the business area.

Skills & Experience:

• In possession of CIPS Advanced Diploma - CIPS Level 5 (or equivalent), or keen to embark on training leading to a professional purchasing/supply qualification.
• Proven track record of buying a varied range of goods and services, with experience gained over a minimum three years working in a similar environment.
• Good working knowledge and understanding of purchasing procedures
• Ability to carry out cost benefit analysis using data available.
• Ability to persuade and make recommendations to senior managers based on professional judgement and expertise.
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite with excellent knowledge of Excel, including advanced functionality (pivot, Vlookup etc.)

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.