Strategic Procurement Manager — Savings & Partnerships

University of Edinburgh; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Defined benefits pension

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Job summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Procurement team within the Finance Directorate. You will lead tendering, award and contract management across multiple categories, ensuring value for money and compliance with University policies.

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders, drive strategic procurement initiatives, and contribute to the University's Strategy 2030 while delivering cash savings and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end tendering processes and eTendering systems.
• In-depth knowledge of contract and supplier relationship management.
• Strong numerical and computing literacy with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead tendering, award and contract management for procurement projects.
• Drive strategic initiatives from market engagement and spend analysis.
• Support the University’s financial wellbeing and Strategy 2030 through savings.

Skills

Tendering procedures

Contract management

Supplier management

Numerical analysis

Negotiation skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Job description

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a Procurement Manager to join the Procurement team within the Finance Directorate. You will lead tendering, award and contract management across multiple categories, ensuring value for money and compliance with University policies.

Reporting to the relevant Category Head, you will engage with internal and external stakeholders, drive strategic procurement initiatives, and contribute to the University's Strategy 2030 while delivering cash savings and cost