Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Procurement Officers to join the Procurement Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) on an 18-month fixed-term contract. These roles will play a key part in supporting the Trust's procurement objectives, delivering value for money, and identifying savings opportunities that help maximise the impact of public funds. This is an excellent opportunity for procurement professionals looking to develop their careers within a leading specialist NHS organisation, working on a diverse range of procurement projects that directly support the delivery of world-class care for children and young people., 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).

Reporting to the Head of Procurement and/or Senior Procurement Business Partner, 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.

The role will provide procurement support across a range of categories, including:o Estates, Facilities and Constructiono Digital and Information Technologyo Corporate and Professional Services

While operating as part of a flexible procurement team, there is an intention to align individual postholders to specific category areas over time, providing opportunities to develop category expertise, strengthen commercial skills, and build a rewarding career in NHS and public sector procurement.

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

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.