Procurement Officer, Band 4

Job summary

This role is a great and exciting opportunity to bring your procurement and/or customer service skills to the NHS Shared Services.

If you have experience in Procurement buying or customer services, can think outside the box, enjoy a rewarding challenge and want to make a difference, this could be for you.

You would be working within a supportive, friendly and energetic team that provides quality procurement services to our end-users and NHS colleagues. The role involves working within Procurement and managing contracts and quotes and conducting commercial reviews of suppliers' catalogues to ensure the Trust is getting the best value and price of goods.

Maybe it's a career change, fresh challenge or desire to make a difference you're after then we would like to hear from you.

Additional contract details: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - This may become a permanent post once fixed term contract ends.

Additional working pattern details: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - Minimum of 2 days attendance on site in Gloucester

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have experience in procurement services or customer services, enjoy a fast-paced rewarding environment and have a desire to deliver high levels of service.

They will have experience in procurement within either a commercial business environment or have an understanding of the main elements of procurement, commercial contracting and contract regulations.

The role will involve managing suppliers and their Purchase Orders and ensuring that goods are delivered correctly, on-time and as described in the order. It will involve managing supplier contracts and ensuring that the service provided is aligned with the contract and that the Trust is obtaining value for money.

It also will involve liaising with multiple end-users, suppliers and colleagues to ensure high levels of service are provided.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

318-25-T0691

Job locations

Victoria Warehouse

The Docks

Gloucester

GL1 2EL

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