Procurement Officer
Buckinghamshire New University
Procurement Officer
Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary£33,951- £37,694
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our Finance team.
The purpose of the role is to support the Procurement Manager in the delivery and development of effective and flexible procurement processes, functions and service across the University and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour at all times. The role will work to encourage continuous improvement through close collaboration, innovation to successful conclusion.
What we offer:
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this post, please contact Veronica Fatemi, Procurement Manager, via email Veronica.Fatemi@bnu.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU's workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to people@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
Interview Date: W/C 9th February 2026
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Faculty/Directorate: Finance
Grade: F
Location: High Wycombe Campus
Hours: 22.5
Responsible to: Procurement Manager
Responsible for: Supporting the University's procurement activities
Job Purpose:
To support the Procurement Manager in the delivery and development of effective and flexible procurement processes, functions and service across the University and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour at all times. To encourage continuous improvement through close collaboration, innovation to successful conclusion.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Essential Criteria Only
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
University Degree or equivalent
A
Relevant CPD
A
Knowledge & Experience
Extensive procurement experience across a broad range of goods and services
A/I
Current practical knowledge of procurement practices and regulations
A/I
Commercial skills including whole life costing methods and evidencing value for money
A/I
Contract negotiation and management
A/I
Broad commercial mind-set developed from experience working in a procurement environment
A/I
Ability to present findings and maintain financial tracking for savings achieved
A/I
Skills
Excellent communication and written skills
A/I
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
A/I
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
A/I
Special Requirements
Ability to travel to off-site locations
I
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.
Working together
Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary£33,951- £37,694
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Officer to join our Finance team.
The purpose of the role is to support the Procurement Manager in the delivery and development of effective and flexible procurement processes, functions and service across the University and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour at all times. The role will work to encourage continuous improvement through close collaboration, innovation to successful conclusion.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum pro rata, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
Please click here to view our employee handbook.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University's values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this post, please contact Veronica Fatemi, Procurement Manager, via email Veronica.Fatemi@bnu.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU's workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to people@bnu.ac.uk if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you.
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 2nd February 2026
Interview Date: W/C 9th February 2026
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Faculty/Directorate: Finance
Grade: F
Location: High Wycombe Campus
Hours: 22.5
Responsible to: Procurement Manager
Responsible for: Supporting the University's procurement activities
Job Purpose:
To support the Procurement Manager in the delivery and development of effective and flexible procurement processes, functions and service across the University and demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism and ethical behaviour at all times. To encourage continuous improvement through close collaboration, innovation to successful conclusion.
Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- Act as a key point of contact for procurement queries and guidance.
- To prioritise projects based on business requirement and deadlines.
- To develop and implement policies and provide advice to promote best practice throughout the University on all levels of expenditure to ensure value for money and sustainability is achieved.
- Foster adoption of consortia framework agreements
- To identify and analyse any areas of concern and/or opportunity and formulate proposals for consideration by relevant managers and committees, identifying the positive benefits of structured procurement.
- To assist and guide departments in the identification of long-term strategic requirements, supplier relationships and market intelligence.
- Assist with the issuing of tenders on the University's e-procurement system together with supporting stakeholders with the evaluation of tenders and supplier selection.
- To lead the development of purchasing information reports and analysis to inform and support planning, monitoring and reporting. To manage the P2P system and its interrelation with the finance systems and procedures.
- To support/assist with all complex or high-risk procurement and ensure compliance with UK public sector regulations e.g. Public Contract Regulations 2015 / Procurement Act 2023 best practice.
- To support with the maintenance of the contracts register and use it to create the procurement plan, develop proposals, support budget holders in managing supplier performance, and ensure compliance with retendering requirements
- To advise on supplier contracts from both a commercial and legal viewpoint, with support from the Paralegal.
- To actively manage the supplier base and approve all new suppliers ensuring appropriate checks are evidenced.
- To review purchase orders to ensure value for money has been evidenced.
- To create efficient partnerships between the Finance Department and budget-holders, providing excellent service at all times within agreed timescales and ensuring regular liaison with senior managers.
- To develop strong working relationships with the other members of the Finance team, ensuring an integrated, efficient, and effective service is provided.
- To actively be involved with SUPC and other consortia to attend sector training and networking events in order to continually enhance professional knowledge, identify and implement best practice and develop a network of sector contacts.
- To undertake such other duties as may be required commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post.
- To maintain an audit trail of accurate records for procurement decisions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION - Essential Criteria Only
A = Application T = Test I = Interview
Education, Qualifications & Training
Means of Testing
University Degree or equivalent
A
Relevant CPD
A
Knowledge & Experience
Extensive procurement experience across a broad range of goods and services
A/I
Current practical knowledge of procurement practices and regulations
A/I
Commercial skills including whole life costing methods and evidencing value for money
A/I
Contract negotiation and management
A/I
Broad commercial mind-set developed from experience working in a procurement environment
A/I
Ability to present findings and maintain financial tracking for savings achieved
A/I
Skills
Excellent communication and written skills
A/I
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
A/I
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel
A/I
Special Requirements
Ability to travel to off-site locations
I
Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.
Working together
Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Achieving results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
JOB SUMMARY
Procurement Officer
Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe
4 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Procurement Officer