Careers in Procurement
Procurement offers career opportunities in many areas, from contract management to policy development and implementation.
GPS run two entry schemes, providing opportunities to take up procurement roles in government.
- The Government Procurement Graduate Scheme is a two-year learning and development programme for graduates. Find out more about Hosting a Graduate through GPGS or Applying to the GPGS.
- The Fast Stream Procurement Placement Option enables existing fast streamers to access placements to build commercial experience. Find out more...
- The GPS Career Management Programme will enable procurement professionals in central government to take more control of their own career development with the right support and guidance.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) enables you to achieve your individual professional development as well as supporting your organisation develops its objectives.
- GPS have developed a series of Career Profiles to showcase the careers of people working in various areas of government procurement.