Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join the Procurement Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for supporting and delivering the procurement of goods, services, and works, ensuring that all procurement activity achieves the best value for the Trust, mitigates commercial risk, and complies with UK procurement legislation, NHS policies, and the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs).

The role will provide procurement support across a range of categories, including:

• Estates, Facilities and Construction
• Digital and Information Technology
• Corporate and Professional Services

The postholder will receive guidance and support where required while managing their own workload and portfolio of procurement activities with a high degree of autonomy.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting and delivering procurement activities
• Ensuring best value for the Trust
• Mitigating commercial risk
• Complying with UK procurement legislation and NHS policies

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or holding a CIPS Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent qualification, training and experience)
• Relevant qualification in Procurement, Business, Finance, Commercial Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline
• Experience in a procurement, purchasing, commercial, contract management, finance, or similar role
• Knowledge of public sector procurement principles and relevant procurement legislation
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: £38,488 to £46,852 per annum
• 18-month fixed-term contract
• Full-time position

The Trust is committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.