Procurement Manager for Clinical Devices and Health Services

Position: Procurement Manager for Clinical Devices and Health Services

Band: 7 | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time (37.5 sessions per week)

Location: London Town, London | Salary: £58,133 - £65,261 per annum | Closing: 20/05/2026 23:59

Job Overview

The Sourcing Manager for Clinical Devices and Health Services will provide procurement advice and deliver procurement activities working closely with colleagues across the Trust. The role involves working with a wide range of stakeholders in Clinical Directorates, Research and Innovation, and the North Thames Genomics Hub. It uses competitive tendering and leverages the Provider Selection Regime for health services to deliver value for money. The holder will also advise on Standing Financial Instructions and Scheme of Delegation to ensure these are appropriately understood and implemented. Delivery of savings, working collaboratively with stakeholders, will be an integral part of the role.

Main Duties of the Job

Manage 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.

Negotiate high‑value, complex contracts with diverse suppliers, including medical device providers, service suppliers, and other NHS organisations. Provide 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.

Oversee 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. Maintain accurate contract records within Atamis and ensure robust governance.

Ensure full compliance with Standing Financial Instructions, Scheme of Delegation, the Provider Selection Regime, and wider procurement legislation. Drive 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.

Build strong stakeholder relationships, proactively identifying procurement needs and aligning solutions with operational priorities.

Working for Our Organisation

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, creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce.

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 postgraduate 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

• 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.

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