Procurement Controller

Taylor & Francis; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Procurement Controller to provide administrative and operational support within its Book Publishing Services Team. The role involves managing procurement processes, maintaining inventory levels, and supporting both internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and excellent communication abilities, with added knowledge in academic print production being a plus. Salary around £28,500 pa with a flexible working culture.

Benefits

5% company bonus

25 days annual leave plus extra day for birthday

Flexible working culture

Company funded private medical insurance

Share Match Plan

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of procurement processes.
• Good industry and market awareness.
• Knowledge of Academic print production would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Procurement team.
• Manage procurement processes and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Support internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Good problem-solving skills

Education

No specific degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

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Taylor & Francis has a vacancy for a Procurement Controller within its Book Publishing Services Team.

The focus of the Procurement Controller will be to provide administrative and operational support to the Procurement and wider Books Publishing Services team.

The role involves supporting internal and external stakeholders, managing procurement processes, and helping maintain optimal inventory levels and Print On Demand supply globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Procuring books from Taylor & Francis's stable of suppliers around the globe in response to customer needs
• Ensuring books are bought at competitive prices in line with Corporate Social Responsibilityand strategic goals
• Managing supplier relationships at the purchase order level, ensuring accurate costing, quality, and lead times
• Responding to queries and providing support to internal and external contacts
• Reviewing global demand to ensure effective supply through Print on Demand (POD) and print runs
• Reporting and data analysis

Qualifications

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and other core Microsoft Office packages
• Understanding of Power BI would be an advantage
• Good industry and market awareness
• Knowledge of Academic print production would be an advantage

Skills and Behaviours Required

• Ability to prioritise, multi-task and work under pressure
• Analytical skills working with data, logical thinking, and an eye for detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible approach to change and the ability to adapt as necessary
• Good problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

Location:The successful candidate will be able to utiliseour balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within acommutable distance of our Milton Park office in Oxfordshire to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

Closing Date: Applications will close on 18th August 2025 - but we will be shortlisting alongside advertising so recommend you apply at your earliest convenience.

What we offer in return:

• A salary of c.£28,500 pa + 5% company bonus
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: