Procurement & Contract Associate — Estates & Facilities

Coventry; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual leave 30+ days

Holiday purchase scheme

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Procurement & Contract Officer to support the Estates and Facilities procurement function across the Coventry University Group. The role focuses on cost-effective procurement, contract management, and compliance with financial procedures and UK legislation.

You will work with the Senior Category Manager to manage supplier relations, evaluate quotations, maintain contract databases, and promote best-practice purchasing.

Qualifications

• Requires A-Level or equivalent education or relevant experience.
• MCIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) designation desirable.
• Experience with software licensing agreements and procurement in large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and contract management across Coventry University Group.
• Assist in obtaining quotes, evaluating exceptions and raising orders; advise on commercial terms.
• Maintain contract and asset management databases and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract management

Supplier relations

Communication skills

Customer service

Excel

Asset management knowledge

Education

MCIPS certification

Tools

Excel

Asset management systems

Job description

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Procurement & Contract Officer to support the Estates and Facilities procurement function across the Coventry University Group. The role focuses on cost-effective procurement, contract management, and compliance with financial procedures and UK legislation.

You will work with the Senior Category Manager to manage supplier relations, evaluate quotations, maintain contract databases, and promote best-practice purchasing.