Procurement Officer

Hartpury-University-and-College; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Employee Discounts Scheme

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support and development

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Shuttle bus access

Job summary

Hartpury University and Hartpury College is seeking a procurement professional to support a compliant, value-for-money service across diverse goods, services and works. You will work with colleagues and suppliers on projects, tenders and contract management while providing guidance and monitoring supplier performance.

The role emphasizes sustainable procurement, continuous process improvement, and flexibility within a hybrid working environment at Hartpury in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a procurement, purchasing, contracts, or commercial environment.
• An organised and accurate approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations.
• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value for money.
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work towards a relevant professional procurement qualification where this is not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an effective, compliant, and value for money procurement service across Hartpury
• Manage procurement activities across a diverse range of goods, services, and works, ensuring organisational needs are met efficiently
• Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to deliver procurement projects, tender exercises, and contract management activities
• Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and value for money
• Contribute to sustainable and responsible procurement practices that support Hartpury's strategic objectives
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, systems, and ways of working

Skills

Procurement experience

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Excel

Qualification pursuit

Education

Procurement qualification (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

• Support the delivery of an effective, compliant, and value for money procurement service across Hartpury
• Manage procurement activities across a diverse range of goods, services, and works, ensuring organisational needs are met efficiently
• Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to deliver procurement projects, tender exercises, and contract management activities
• Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and value for money
• Contribute to sustainable and responsible procurement practices that support Hartpury's strategic objectives
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, systems, and ways of working

About You

• Experience of working in a procurement, purchasing, contracts, or commercial environment
• An organised and accurate approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations
• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value for money
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to work towards a relevant professional procurement qualification where this is not already held.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a free shuttle bus (Gloucester city centre route)

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing . Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. Our passionate, innovative business culture and strong support networks make Hartpury an exceptional place to develop professionally and progress your career.

At Hartpury, we’re committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace – a place where we can all be ourselves and everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities and disabled candidates. We offer an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for the role. We’ll also ensure fair treatment and provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process for anyone who needs them. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity,

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 6 th September 2026.

Interviews will be held on w/c 14 th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing the opportunity to apply, we encourage candidates to submit their applications at their earliest convenience.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.