Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Procurement Manager for Clinical Devices and Health Services
The closing date is 20 May 2026
The Sourcing Manager for Clinical Devices and Health Services will provide procurement advice and delivery of procurement activities working closely with colleagues across the Trust. The job holder will work with a wide range of stakeholders in Clinical Directorates, Research and Innovation, North Thames Genomics Hub. The job holder will use competitive tendering and leverage the Provider Selection Regime for health services to deliver value for money for the Trust. They will also advise on Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation to ensure these are appropriate understood and implemented. Delivery of savings working collaboratively with stakeholders will be an integral part of the role.
Main duties of the job
Manages a large and complex portfolio of procurement projects, including those with specialist clinical requirements, leading end-to-end sourcing activity from market analysis through to contract award using Atamis. Negotiates high-value, complex contracts with diverse suppliers, including medical device providers, service suppliers, and other NHS organisations. Provides expert insight on market trends and supplier behaviour, promoting competition, innovation, and value for money while ensuring alignment with NHS frameworks and procurement best practice. Oversees contract development, approvals, mobilisation, and ongoing supplier performance management, supporting contract managers to address underperformance and ensuring all changes comply with the Procurement Act 2023. Maintains accurate contract records within Atamis and ensures robust governance. Ensures full compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation, the Provider Selection Regime, and wider procurement legislation. Drives delivery of cashable and non-cashable savings (minimum 4% annually) through data‑led category strategies, collaboration with NHS Supply Chain, and stakeholder challenge to prevent non‑compliant procurement activity. Builds strong stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying procurement needs and aligning solutions with operational priorities.
Person Specification
* University degree or CIPS qualification at Level 5 (Advanced Diploma equivalent to 2‑years university degree)
* Specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training to post graduate level or equivalent work experience
* Government Commercial Organisation (GCO), Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) accreditation at level Commercial Lead and above, with grade A
GOSH Culture and Values
* Our Always values oAlways welcoming oAlways helpful oAlways expert oAlways one team
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience/Knowledge
* Procurement experience in public sector
* Knowledge of public procurement regulations including Procurement Act 2023
* Experience to identify and deliver savings
* Familiarity with Atamis or similar e‑procurement tools
* Experience managing end‑to‑end sourcing
* Experience in clinical category
* Understanding of Public Selection Regime
Skills/Abilities
* Good stakeholder management skills to work effectively with a wide range of functions including demanding internal customers.
* Good collaboration skills to foster a 'us' approach to procurement.
* Mature ability to challenge and influence effectively senior stakeholders including Associate Directors and their teams as well as suppliers.
* Great ability to make effective decisions on complex and high‑risk procurement and contract management matters, taking ownership to deliver results.
* Commercial acumen and market insight across a wide range of categories of spend (recruitment, professional services, legal services, marketing, etc).
* Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including Executive Directors.
* Excellent planning and organisational skills to be able to plan and deliver procurement activity at pace bringing along a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Good analysis skills to assess complex and extensive data sets and draw valid conclusions and recommendations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive
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