Senior Procurement Manager (104201-0226)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Finance

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum plus £5,000 market supplement per annum, subject to annual review (pro-rata, non-pensionable and also subject to tax and national insurance contributions)

About the Role

Eligibility

• This vacancy is open to internal candidates only. This includes current University employees, Graduate Teaching Assistants, and Unitemps.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Pauline Mealing, Group Head of Procurement at P.E.Mealing@warwick.ac.uk or Debbie Cook, Head of Procurement at D.L.Cook@warwick.ac.uk

The University of Warwick is a world class Higher Education Institution and is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Procurement Manager to join its established Procurement Services team.

The University has an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation and for links with business and industry. Awarded University of the Year in the Midlands 2026, ranked comfortably within the top 10 of all UK university league tables, one of Europe's top 20 universities and 74th globally, the University of Warwick is a leading institution.

We offer a diverse, exciting and rewarding procurement environment with opportunities for personal development and to make a real contribution to the organisation.

About You

The successful candidate:

• Will relish operating within a complex organisational environment, will be dynamic and will build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Has experience managing a defined portfolio of spend, developing and undertaking category strategies and procurement routes to market to deliver best value and continuous improvement solutions.
• Will understand market dynamics and cost drivers and have experience of undertaking a range of sourcing events including formal tenders and sourcing competitions.
• Will be a keen negotiator with strong contract management experience to ensure full benefits realisation and robust supplier management.
• Possesses excellent communication, planning and organisational skills and the ability to foster effective and collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders.
• Has a proven track record of contributing to the delivery of an efficient, responsive and value generating Procurement Service.
• Ideally will hold full MCIPs or be working towards this or hold relevant equivalent work experience.
• Will be able to work effectively within a framework of robust procurement, regulatory and audit procedures.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

About the Department

The University Finance Office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth.

Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise.

You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office's current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full-time staff, typically Tuesday and Friday) can be worked remotely.

This is subject to review and operational requirements.

Whilst in the induction phase you'll be required to work 100% in the office.

Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

For further information about The Finance Office and the opportunities available, please visit our

About the University

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at .

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How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see .

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. .

We are proud to be a .

Our Commitment to Inclusion

To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see:

Job Description

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