Procurement Operations Associate

Procurement Service

Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Operations Associate to join the Procurement Service in the Finance and Planning Division. 

Key duties of the role include providing effective and high-class customer service to the Procurement Services’ stakeholders, internally and externally, both face to face and by managing our team mailbox. In addition, you will gain experience of operating in procurement by undertaking supported and supervised procurement activity in support of team objectives. 

You will have experience of using data collection and analysis, using data to action improvements, excellent IT skills, a personal desire to solve problems and an ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.  

This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis. 

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours (over 4 days) or part time (0.8 FTE minimum). Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview. 

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page. 

Closing date: 15 June 2025 

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