Procurement Officer

Procurement Officer

• locations
• London

• time type
• Full time

• posted on
• Posted Today

• job requisition id
• R-003013

Salary:  44,900

Closing date: 13 February 2026

Contract type: Permanent,

Interview dates: First round w/c  16 Febuary 2026

The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join our Procurement team.

Where in Wellcome will I be working?    

You will be working in the Procurement team, under the umbrella of Finance and reporting to the Procurement Category Manager. The Procurement Team enables the delivery of a professional, value driven and efficient procurement service to Wellcome’s internal teams.

The procurement service model is evolving in 2026 to be centralised for the whole of Wellcome. This a significant change for the procurement team and for the wider organisation who procurement support.

This role is critical in supporting the organisation through this period of change and embedding the new centralised category management service delivery model.

We are looking for someone to join us on this journey and who is up for taking on this challenge.

What will I be doing?   

As the Procurement Officer, you will deliver procurement activity for the whole organisation, maximising the impact Wellcome’s spend can achieve. You will support the Procurement Category Managers in developing and implementing comprehensive procurement strategies and systems, working closely with budget holders to ensure decisions are both commercially sound and aligned with departmental objectives.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and answer two application questions to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements for the role. 

You can view the full Job Description on our website.

Minimum Criteria:   

• Procurement: Able to design and run efficient end-to-end procurement, contracting and contract management processes, ensuring value for money is achieved and risks are mitigated

• Interpersonal: Able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.

• Adaptability: Able to adapt to changing priorities utilising strong problem-solving skills to identify issues and find effective solutions.

• Contracting: Strong ability in contract development and negotiation area.

• Background: Ability to operate in a private sector procurement role

Our Hybrid Way of Working 

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best. 
 
At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working: 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office. 
  

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do 

We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at  jobs@wellcome.org. 

About Us

We support researchers, we take on big health challenges, we campaign for better science, and we help everyone get involved with science and health research. Wellcome isn't just a supporter of great ideas, it's a great place to work. We offer excellent benefits and help our employees to develop in an open, respectful culture where differences are valued.