Procurement Officer
21 hours ago
Portsmouth
Ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact? Join the University of Portsmouth as a Procurement Officer and play a key role in delivering projects that support our Strategy 2025 and Vision 2030. Whether you’re a recent graduate eager to start your journey or an experienced professional looking for a new challenge, this is an opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative procurement team. You’ll partner with stakeholders across the Estates department, gaining hands-on experience in the full procurement lifecycle—from designing tender opportunities to analysing supplier markets—while contributing to projects that deliver value, savings, and positive change. What you’ll be doing: • Supporting and delivering procurement projects that balance compliance, value for money, and innovation., • Working directly with stakeholders to understand requirements, shape specifications, and plan multi year procurement pipelines., • Designing and running competitive tender processes from documentation to evaluation through to contract award., • Analysing supplier markets and spend data to help drive strategic decision-making., • Contributing to the development of procurement tools, templates, and processes to keep the University ahead of sector best practice., • Building strong working relationships across the University and participating in national procurement networks. You don’t need years of experience, just the ambition to grow, the curiosity to learn, and the drive to make a difference. Ideally, you will have: • A-Level or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience., • An interest in working toward a CIPS qualification (we’ll support you!)., • Strong communication skills and great attention to detail., • The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Why join us? • A supportive and knowledgeable procurement team excited to help you grow., • Exposure to a wide range of procurement categories and strategic projects., • Professional development opportunities, including CIPS training., • A collaborative environment committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. Interview date: The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 13th January If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Celine Machola at Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: • Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale., • Generous pension scheme., • Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure., • Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working., • Staff discounts and loyalty schemes., • Staff car parking and discounted public travel., • Excellent training and development opportunities., • Staff wellbeing programmes., • Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities., • Discounted learning., • Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our ___ programme., • The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on ___ UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an ___ and ___ award holder, a member of ___ and a ___ we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills, perspectives and experiences. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our ___. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.