Kelly Turner
Redditch,Worcestershire
Summary
An ambitious and motivated procurement professional with over three years' experience within NHS procurement, progressing from Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice to Senior Buyer at Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust. Experienced in delivering compliant procurement solutions, managing procurement projects, building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships, and achieving value for money in line with NHS and public sector procurement regulations. CIPS Level 3 qualified and currently working towards Level 4, with a passion for continuous improvement, commercial excellence and strategic procurement.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Buyer
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2024.11 - 2026.07
- Lead a diverse portfolio of procurement projects across clinical and non-clinical services.
- Deliver compliant procurement activity in accordance with NHS and public sector procurement legislation.
- Provide commercial advice and procurement expertise to stakeholders across the Trust.
- Manage supplier relationships and support contract performance to achieve quality, value and service improvements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiencies and continuous improvement.
- Ensure procurement exercises deliver best value for money while maintaining governance and compliance.
- Support colleagues with procurement best practice and contribute to departmental objectives.
Buyer
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2023.04 - 2024.11
- Managed the end-to-end processing of purchase requisitions, ensuring all requests were appropriately authorised and compliant with Trust policies.
- Raised and managed purchase orders for a wide range of clinical and non-clinical goods and services.
- Liaised with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve order queries, delivery issues and invoice discrepancies.
- Worked closely with the Finance team to ensure supplier invoices were processed accurately and paid within agreed timescales.
- Monitored outstanding purchase orders and proactively followed up with suppliers to maintain continuity of supply.
- Obtained quotations in line with procurement procedures and supported procurement exercises where required.
- Maintained accurate procurement records and ensured data quality within procurement systems.
- Delivered a responsive procurement service, providing advice and support to Trust staff on purchasing processes and procurement procedures.
- Built strong working relationships with suppliers and internal departments to ensure efficient day-to-day procurement operations.
- Developed a thorough understanding of NHS procurement regulations, governance and operational purchasing processes.
Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Processed purchase requisitions, ensuring appropriate approvals and governance requirements were met.
- Raised purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
- Liaised with Finance to ensure supplier invoices were processed and paid within agreed timescales.
- Supported sourcing activities and supplier communications.
- Developed knowledge of NHS procurement regulations, governance and supply chain management.
- Built strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Student Midwife
NHS– Warwick Hospital
Warwickshire
2019.09 - 2021.10
- I was able to advise and support expectant mothers and families, ensuring they received personalised care. Throughout this experience I was able to gain good communication skills and leadership qualities to build my confidence in a working environment.
- Applied in-depth knowledge by monitoring mother and baby to limit and manage health complications and provide safe environment during labour.
- Supported manager in outlining risk assessment and precaution measures due to Covid-19 to reduce rate of infection.
- Conducted postnatal home visits to reduce the risk of health problems during early postnatal period.
- Provided emotional support during antenatal, labour and postnatal period to ensure mother and family always felt comfortable and at ease.
- Effectively communicated according to individuals' needs by actively listening with a non-judgmental approach and adapting communicating style to suit the individual.
- Committed to equal treatment of women and families from all backgrounds and circumstances and remained actively informed on ethical practices in cases of sensitive situations.
Education
CIPS Level 3 - Qualified
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply
Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship -
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust
Level 3 Procurement and Supply chain apprenticeship -
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust
GCSEs -
Studley High School
2012.09 - 2017.06
A Levels/BTEC Equivalent -
Saint Augustine's High School and Sixth Form Centre
2017.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- NHS & Public Sector Procurement
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Contract Management
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Commercial Awareness
- Procurement Compliance
- Value for Money
- Project Management
- Negotiation
- Spend Analysis
- Supplier Performance Management
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Communication
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Senior Buyer
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2024.11 - 2026.07
Buyer
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2023.04 - 2024.11
Procurement and Supply Chain Apprentice
Worcestershire Acute NHS Trust
2022.01 - 2023.03
Student Midwife
NHS– Warwick Hospital
2019.09 - 2021.10
A Levels/BTEC Equivalent -
Saint Augustine's High School and Sixth Form Centre
2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs -
Studley High School
2012.09 - 2017.06
CIPS Level 4 Diploma - Procurement and Supply
CIPS Level 3 - Qualified
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust
Level 2 Customer Service Apprenticeship -
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust
Level 3 Procurement and Supply chain apprenticeship -
Worcestershire Acute Nhs Trust