Sourcing and Supply Coordinator

University of Reading; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Reading is seeking to hire a full-time Purchasing Coordinator. This role involves sourcing goods and services, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Supervision of an Administration Assistant is also included. The position may allow for hybrid working, and interested candidates can contact the hiring manager for more details.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support Campus Commerce.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Supporting tender processes and supplier onboarding.
• Maintaining supplier data and purchase-to-pay processes.
• Analyzing purchasing data to support forecasting.
• Acting as the main point of contact for purchasing queries.

Job description

Overview

Full Time, Permanent

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 15 October 2025. Due to the complexity of the Skilled Worker Visa route and eligibility criteria, applicants requiring sponsorship are recommended to check their eligibility on the Home Office website. We cannot provide advice to candidates at the application stage and will only discuss visa routes with candidates who are invited to interview.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support Campus Commerce.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Supporting tender processes, supplier onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Maintaining supplier data, catalogues, and purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes.
• Analyzing purchasing data to support forecasting and operational planning.
• Acting as the main point of contact for purchasing queries across Campus Commerce.

Supervision

You will also supervise an Administration Assistant and work collaboratively with Procurement colleagues, senior managers, and operational teams.

Location and working arrangements

The role is based at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus, with possible hybrid working arrangements for up to 2 days a week working from home.

Recruitment timeline

Interviews will be held: W/C 27 October 2025.

Application information

For more information, please contact:

• Contact Name: David Storrar
• Contact Job Title: Head of Business Services
• Contact Email address: [e-mail]

Diversity, inclusion and equality

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.