Procurement Operations Officer

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious university in the UK, where you will support procurement governance and manage operational processes. This role offers a vibrant work environment within a historic college, with a focus on stakeholder engagement and compliance. You will leverage your procurement expertise to enhance purchasing activities and contribute to the university's ethical commitments. Join a team dedicated to excellence and creativity, while enjoying benefits like generous leave, pension contributions, and support for your professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 days annual leave

Discounted medical insurance

Support for continuous personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a complex environment.
• Professional qualification in progress or achieved (CIPS/NVQ level 4).

Responsibilities

• Manage operational procurement processes and systems.
• Provide reporting and data analysis to inform procurement strategies.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

MS Office Skills

Knowledge of UK Procurement Regulations

Education

CIPS / NVQ Level 4

Tools

eProcurement Systems

ERP/Finance Systems

PowerBI

Excelerator

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An exciting career opportunity with one of the UK's most prestigious and globally renowned universities, supporting procurement governance and delivery of a wide range of purchasing activities.

The University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. It welcomes over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL comprises 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion, and Media colleges founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Located within the historic Central Saint Martin's college, just a 10-minute walk from King's Cross Station, the university offers a vibrant, modern working environment. Staff are expected to work in the office approximately 50% of the time, mainly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the Procurement Operations Officer will manage operational procurement processes, systems, and practices, engaging with stakeholders to support below-threshold purchasing, particularly within the University's Colleges. The role includes providing reporting, data analysis, business intelligence, and insights to inform procurement strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and promoting best practices to support the university's accreditations and ethical commitments.

About you

• Experience working in procurement within a complex environment.
• Professional qualification such as CIPS / NVQ level 4 or above (achieved or in progress - desirable).
• Knowledge of procurement practices including sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, frameworks, and UK procurement regulations.
• Experience managing high-volume, low-value spend.
• Knowledge of eProcurement, ERP/Finance systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent MS Office skills; experience with Excelerator and PowerBI is desirable.
• Experience managing large financial and statistical datasets and creating presentations related to procurement.
• Ability to build successful internal stakeholder relationships.

Benefits include:

• Commitment to your continuous personal development and training, including support for CIPS progression, in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity, and diversity.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions currently at 14.9%.
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, plus 2 additional days off for volunteering.
• Discounted medical insurance with BUPA, covering consultations, diagnostics, inpatient and outpatient treatments, mental health support, therapies, and digital GP services.

We are dedicated to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during your application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you throughout.

All applications must be submitted via Morgan Law. CVs sent directly to the University of the Arts will not be considered.