Buyer Planner

Healthnethomecare; Swadlincote, Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Swadlincote is seeking a Buyer Planner to manage and maintain stock files, execute replenishment plans, and monitor supplier performance. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a Purchasing and Planning environment, with a solid understanding of quality management standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and ongoing training and development opportunities. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary structure

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a friend scheme

Uniform provided

Long service awards

Perks via Perkbox

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Purchasing and Planning environment.
• Proven track record of achieving activity targets.
• Experience with Quality Management standards and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain master stock files.
• Execute replenishment plans and resolve stock issues.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Purchasing and Planning experience

Quality Management standards

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Overview

At HealthNet Homecare, we deliver specialist homecare services that support patients to manage their treatment safely and confidently in their own homes. This includes the delivery of medication and clinical support at home, across a range of therapy areas, including rare and orphan diseases.

Supporting over 240,000 patients across the UK, our teams work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure treatment is delivered safely, reliably and in line with clinical standards.

Our purpose is to make patients’ lives easier by reducing the complexity of managing treatment, ensuring they feel informed, supported and confident they are in safe hands at every stage of their care.

If you’re looking for a role where your work has a genuine impact on patients’ everyday lives — and where care, safety and accountability truly matter — HealthNet could be the right fit for you.

We are recruiting for a Buyer Planner to join our Operations team in Swadlincote on a full time, permanent basis.

Main Responsibilities

• To follow, promote and enforce relevant SOPs, and company policy and procedures
• To manage and maintain Microsoft Business Central Master Stock File including reorder trigger points
• To generate, validate and execute replenishment plans
• To assist the Senior Buyer and Stock Control Team in ensuring physical and system inventory are aligned
• To resolve stock delivery issues and stock out issues
• To record, monitor and report supplier performance against agreed KPIs
• To effectively communicate with internal customers and external suppliers
• To participate in projects to improve purchasing and stock management processes
• To effectively liaise with other departments as necessary to forecast and plan to meet demands as required by the business
• Execute the responsibilities of a Buyer according to lawful and ethical standards
• Health and safety compliance
• Submit accurate and timely data as required by the business
• Undertake regular personal development to ensure detailed knowledge of the regulatory and good practice framework for medication management within homecare

What experience and skills are we looking for?

• Minimum 2 years in a Purchasing and Planning environment
• Proven track record of achieving activity targets
• Experience of Quality Management standards and Quality management systems (QMS)

Qualifications

What we offer

• Competitive salary structure
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Assistant Programme including 24/7 hour access to remote GP appointments
• Refer a friend scheme
• Uniform provided
• Kit bags for all Homecare Nurses
• Perks and benefits via Perkbox
• Long service awards

Please note: Due to a high volume of applications, we usually receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you are selected for an interview, we will shortly be in touch.