Procurement Officer (Estates) (21904-0426)

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department

Finance

Position Type

Permanent

Salary

£31,236 to £34,610 per annum

About the Role

Eligibility

• Only internal candidates are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This includes any current University of Warwick employees (including those on the Redeployment Register), Graduate Teaching Assistants, or Unitemps/Uniperms.

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Claire Donnelly, Senior Procurement Manager, at .

This is an excellent opportunity to deliver top quality service to a dynamic and busy Department, and to contribute to the overall customer and student experience at the University.

This role is to provide procurement expertise and assistance to the Head of Procurement and Supply Chain (Estates) to ensure effective supplier management and sourcing of materials to meet a constant demand for the supply of stock and non-stock materials and services.

To conduct tenders and assist the Category managers in conducting tenders for goods, services & works as well as manage a team of procurement assistants.

About You

We are looking for a talented individual to work as a Procurement Officer, as part of the Procurement team which supports the Estates Office operation.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for somebody with Procurement experience who is able to demonstrate:

• Previous commercial experience, preferably in a broad based, multi-disciplinary, procurement environment.
• Excellent multi-level negotiating and communications skills.
• Excellent, proven team management & motivation skills.
• Good numeracy, statistical and ratio analysis skills.

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.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. , including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

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; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) 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 74th in the world and 9th 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: Sunday 19th April 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline youremployment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

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

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see .

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 26 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

Right to Work in the UK

We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.