Procurement Specialist — Hybrid, Value & Contracts

Hartpury University and College; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

LGPS pension

Employee Discounts

Onsite fitness facilities

CPD support

Flexible working

Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity

Shuttle bus

Campus events free entry

Job summary

Hartpury University and College is seeking a Procurement Officer to support and optimise our procurement service. The role covers diverse goods and services, contract management, and delivering value for money across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide procurement guidance, monitor supplier performance, and contribute to sustainable procurement practices. Hybrid working with a strong benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, contracts or a commercial environment.
• Organised, accurate, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Effective communicator capable of building stakeholder relationships.
• Willingness to pursue a relevant procurement qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a compliant, value-for-money procurement service across Hartpury.
• Manage procurement activities for diverse goods, services, and works.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers on procurement projects and contracts.
• Provide professional procurement guidance to stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier performance and seek improvements in quality and cost.

Skills

Procurement experience

Organised worker

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Team player

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Hartpury University and College is seeking a Procurement Officer to support and optimise our procurement service. The role covers diverse goods and services, contract management, and delivering value for money across the organisation.

The successful candidate will provide procurement guidance, monitor supplier performance, and contribute to sustainable procurement practices. Hybrid working with a strong benefits package is offered.