Procurement Officer

The University Of Wolverhampton; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wolverhampton is looking for a Procurement Officer to join their Procurement Team. This role involves leading procurement activities, managing tenders, and developing strategies while promoting fairness and inclusivity. The position offers flexible working, generous leave, and various staff benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Eight bank holidays

Three additional paid concessionary days

Discounts on travel and leisure activities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Public Sector Procurement environment.
• Good understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations.
• Experience managing tenders and developing strategy documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead various procurement activities across the University.
• Develop professional knowledge and experience in procurement.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Job description

Job Opportunity: Procurement Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Officer to join our busy Procurement Team.

We are seeking talented individuals with experience in public sector procurement to lead various activities across the University. As part of our close-knit Procurement Team, you will have the opportunity to develop your professional knowledge and experience.

Key skills for this role include excellent oral and written communication, as well as strong analytical skills, particularly in stakeholder management.

Applicants are expected to have:

• Experience in a Public Sector Procurement environment, including a good understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations.
• Experience managing tenders and developing strategy documentation.
• A professional attitude and the ability to communicate positively with a variety of personalities and job roles at all levels.
• A commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and the promotion of equality and diversity.

We offer an Agile (Flexible) working policy, which will be discussed upon appointment. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, eight bank holidays, and typically three additional paid concessionary days each year during extended University closures around UK public holidays.

About the University and Staff Benefits

Join a welcoming, award-winning University renowned for teaching and research excellence. Our community of approximately 22,000 students hails from around the world, and our graduates serve various sectors including healthcare, engineering, teaching, and law.

We value the right attitudes and behaviors as much as experience and skills. Our departmental philosophy emphasizes customer focus, and we expect staff to uphold our core values of being “diligent, kind, and excellent,” aligning with the University’s overall vision, strategy, and values.

Training and Development

We are committed to staff development through a wide range of organizational opportunities designed to support career growth and current role requirements.

Staff Benefits

Our partnership with external organizations provides staff with discounts on travel, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, leisure activities, and everyday spending. Additionally, our ‘cycle to work’ scheme offers tax-free savings on bicycles.

Pension

Our defined benefit pension schemes offer peace of mind. Depending on your role, you will be automatically enrolled into the most suitable pension plan.

Employee Assistance Programme

This confidential service, provided free of charge by an independent third party, is available to all staff and their immediate family members. It offers short-term counseling and practical advice on issues like debt, legal matters, financial and tax concerns, and family support.

Family-Friendly Policies

We operate policies to support work-life balance and family needs.