Procurement Category Officer. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

University of the Arts London; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An unparalleled opportunity awaits as a Procurement Officer at a prestigious university in the UK. Join a vibrant team at a pivotal time, contributing to the procurement function's excellence. This role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, developing strategies for corporate services procurement. You'll play a key role in fostering relationships and ensuring best practices in procurement. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to grow while making a significant impact in a renowned institution.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

34 days of annual leave

Discounted medical insurance

Support for continuous personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in managing procurement for corporate services like IT and legal.
• Practical knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Procurement Lead and manage supplier relationships.
• Develop and implement category strategies for procurement.

Skills

End-to-end procurement management

Tendering and contracting procedures

Stakeholder engagement

CIPS qualification

Coaching and training

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards

Job description

An unparalleled career opportunity for an ambitious Procurement Officer, and a chance to join one of the UK's most prestigious and globally renowned Universities at a pivotal point in its journey.

University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2025 QS World University Rankings. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL comprises 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion, and Media Colleges, founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Located within the historic Central Saint Martin's college, just a short walk from Kings Cross Station, this vibrant and modern team environment expects colleagues to work in the office 50% of the time, primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

We are seeking applications for the Procurement Category Officer position from experienced Procurement/Commercial Officers, Category Managers, and Procurement and Commercial Managers, especially those with experience managing indirect categories and a focus on services.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Procurement Lead, liaise with suppliers and stakeholders, and contribute to elevating the procurement function to a best-in-class standard. You will develop and implement category strategies and foster long-lasting relationships with a diverse stakeholder group.

Your profile and background:

1. Experience managing end-to-end procurement of corporate services such as IT, recruitment, digital media, legal, coaching, and training.
2. Practical knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures, including G-Cloud.
3. Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and procurement best practices.
4. Ideally CIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
5. Willingness and ability to assist junior colleagues and others outside the department by advising on procurement, contract specifications, sourcing, tendering, and pricing strategies.

Benefits include:

1. Support for your continuous personal development and CIPS progression in an environment that values excellence, creativity, and diversity.
2. Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 14.9%.
3. 34 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional days off for volunteer work.
4. Discounted medical insurance with BUPA, covering consultations, diagnostics, inpatient and day-case treatments, mental health support, therapies, and digital GP services.

Please note that this campaign is managed by external recruitment consultancy Morgan Law, dedicated to promoting an inclusive recruitment process. All applications must be submitted via Morgan Law; CVs sent directly to UAL will not be considered.