Procurement Controller

Informa PLC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in Cambridge is seeking a Procurement Controller to provide operational support to the Procurement team. The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to manage supplier relationships. The successful candidate will benefit from a balanced working model and a salary of approximately £28,500 per annum, plus additional perks including a bonus and annual leave.

Benefits

5% company bonus

Flexible working culture

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Share Match plan

Life assurance

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.

Responsibilities

• Procuring books from suppliers in response to customer needs.
• Managing supplier relationships ensuring accurate costing and quality.
• Reviewing global demand to ensure effective supply.

Skills

Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

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.