Responsible Procurement Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you at a prestigious UK university as a Responsible Procurement Assistant. In this dynamic role, you will support the development and implementation of sustainable procurement strategies while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams. You'll be part of a vibrant team environment, working half the time in the office, where your contributions will directly impact the university's social purpose and procurement agendas. Join a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, diversity, and continuous personal development, offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave and professional training support.

Benefits

Continuous Personal Development

Local Government Pension Scheme

31 Days Annual Leave

Discounted Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within complex environments.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement practices.
• Strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to align procurement with sustainability goals.
• Engage with supply chain to uphold University's values.
• Support risk-based contract management.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Sustainable Procurement Principles

Analytical Skills

CIPS / NVQ Level 4

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Education

CIPS / NVQ Level 4

Tools

eProcurement Systems

ERP/Finance Systems

PowerBI

MS Office

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

An opportunity to embark on an exciting career path with one of the UK's most prestigious and globally renowned Universities, supporting the development and implementation of sustainable procurement strategies.

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 a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Arts, Design, Fashion, and Media Colleges, founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Operating out of expansive offices within the historic Central Saint Martin's college (less than 10 minutes walk from Kings Cross Station), this vibrant and modern team environment expects colleagues to work in the office 50% of the time, primarily on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, the Responsible Procurement Assistant will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure that the University's procurement practices align with its sustainability goals and standards. You will engage with UAL's supply chain to ensure alignment with its social purpose and procurement agendas, upholding the University's values and ethics in risk-based contract management.

About you

• Experience working in procurement within a complex environment.
• Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles and practices.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Professional qualification CIPS / NVQ level 4 or above (achieved or in progress - desirable).
• Knowledge of eProcurement, ERP/Finance systems, and reporting tools.
• Excellent MS Office skills; PowerBI is desirable.
• Experience building 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 (employer contribution of 14.9%).
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional days off for volunteer work.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with BUPA, including consultations, diagnostics, inpatient and day-case treatments, mental health support, therapies, and digital GP services.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you.

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