Procurement & Contracts Officer — Estates & Facilities

Coventry University Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Employers Pension Contribu-.

30 days Annual leave + Bank Holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

BUPA Cash Plan

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts

Job summary

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Procurement & Contract Officer to join the Estates and Facilities procurement team in the Coventry University Group. You will support high-quality, cost-effective procurement and contract management services across the group, ensuring compliance with Financial Procedures, Regulations, and UK legislation.

You will assist in obtaining quotations, raising orders, and advising on commercial terms while supporting the Senior Category Manager.

Qualifications

• Good general education to A-Level standard or equivalent; relevant work experience acceptable.
• MCIPS or studying towards MCIPS.
• Procurement experience in public sector, education or a complex organisation is advantageous.
• Experience with large spreadsheets and databases; familiarity with asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and evaluating exception forms, quotations and raising orders; provide guidance on commercial terms and contracts.
• Support the Senior Category Manager and the Procurement & Contract Officer in Estates and Facilities projects of varying risk and value.
• Manage and maintain contract and asset management databases, licenses, maintenance agreements and service level agreements; monitor supplier performance.
• Engage with suppliers and stakeholders, provide guidance on commercial terms and best-practice purchasing procedures.
• Proactively review processes and procedures, suggesting improvements to services and relationships with key suppliers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

A-Level standard or equivalent

MCIPS

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Coventry University Group is seeking an Assistant Procurement & Contract Officer to join the Estates and Facilities procurement team in the Coventry University Group. You will support high-quality, cost-effective procurement and contract management services across the group, ensuring compliance with Financial Procedures, Regulations, and UK legislation.

You will assist in obtaining quotations, raising orders, and advising on commercial terms while supporting the Senior Category Manager.