Senior Procurement Officer

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to enhance its procurement team. This role involves managing procurement projects and strategic initiatives that contribute to the financial health and research profile of the organization. You will engage with diverse stakeholders, ensuring procurement solutions align with institutional goals. If you are self-motivated and possess strong negotiation and analytical skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a proactive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in end-to-end tendering procedures.
• Knowledge of eTendering systems and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement projects, including tendering and contract management.
• Work with stakeholders to align procurement solutions with university goals.

Skills

Tendering procedures

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Numerical analysis skills

Communication skills

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance)

Open-ended Contract - Permanent.

Full time (35 Hours per week)

We are open to considering 2 part-time candidates at 20 hours per week each. Successful appointments of this nature will require identifying two suitable individuals.

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to join one of our four Category teams:

• Laboratories, Medical, Veterinary Medical (Labs)
• Information Services (IS)
• Professional & Campus Services (PCS)

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, the successful candidate will manage procurement projects, including tendering, award, and contract management, as well as strategic initiatives based on market engagement and spend analyses. The role aims to contribute to the University’s financial health and research profile by delivering cost savings and efficiencies, supporting knowledge creation aligned with Strategy 2030.

The Opportunity:

You will join a proactive, innovative procurement team engaged in a service transformation program. As part of the Finance Directorate, we strive to provide top-tier services to the University’s staff and researchers, supporting its Top-20 global ranking.

You will work with a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring procurement solutions are aligned with university goals and government policies. Candidates are encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements for maximum benefit.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion for service development.
• Practical experience and theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including eTendering systems.
• Experience in contract and supplier relationship management.
• Good computing literacy, numerical analysis skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication, negotiation skills, and commercial judgment.