Procurement Manager

Xebun.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Procurement Manager to manage sourcing for its catering operations. This role involves developing procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Candidates with a background in procurement and a detail-oriented approach are encouraged to apply. The position offers excellent benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

29 days' paid leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Subsidised healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site gym membership

Qualifications

• Previous experience in procurement is essential.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and contracts.
• Understanding of sustainability and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review the procurement system for efficiency.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and pricing.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier negotiation

Cost-saving initiatives

Tools

Procure Wizard

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £38,784 - £43,482 per annum - SS6-SS7
Job type: Permanent, Full-Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role

For decades, the College of Food at University College Birmingham has been renowned worldwide for its culinary education, supporting, through training and education, the world of culinary arts, food service, hotel, and hospitality management. It has a very long and proud tradition within the heart of the great city of Birmingham. This has included its fine dining restaurant, operated by students for use by the public, which many people have experienced over many generations.

We are now entering an exciting phase of growth and looking to further the commercial opportunities within our campuses and around the city.

Therefore, we are looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Procurement Manager to oversee sourcing and purchasing for our diverse catering operations, including restaurants, lecture kitchens, campus catering, and conference services. Although the role is primarily focused on these departments, there will be further scope to oversee other procurement opportunities throughout the University.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring the cost-effective and timely procurement of quality goods and services that align with the university's sustainability, compliance, and service delivery standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and manage the current system (Procure Wizard), to ensure it operates efficiently and correctly for all catering departments.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies supporting the university's commercial catering operations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support sourcing and negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensure pricing is correct and contracts are being adhered to.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives while protecting quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.
• Maintain procurement systems and generate regular reports on spending, KPIs, and performance.

So if you have previous experience in procurement and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, apply now!

Benefits

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 21st September 2025.

Interview Date - TBC.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Procurement Lead, Head of Procurement, Sourcing Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, will also be considered.