Procurement Officer

Who we are:

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role:

Are you passionate about working with people and making a real impact on student life? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where multitasking is key? Are proactive, detail-oriented, and excited to help to shape a procurement function?

The University of Roehampton is recruiting a Procurement Officer to join a newly established procurement team. Acting as the first point of contact for procurement enquiries and support, supporting procurement activity and operating BAU procurement and framework call-offs.

Key responsibilities include working in a hands-on capacity to support the delivery of procurement, commercial contract management and supplier performance management activity, support the delivery of savings and commercial procurement initiatives, analyse non-pay spend and contractual spend activities and liaise with stakeholders to provide a proactive customer service, improve and resolve issues and processes.

The successful candidate will have strong customer service and communication skills, with experience working within a commercial and/or procurement environment. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential, along with experience retrieving, analysing and presenting data. 

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact:

hr-recruitment@roehampton.ac.uk

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer. 

Professional Services/Support staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme; and on RU7 and above, have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here. 

The closing date for completed applications is: Wednesday 9 July 2025

It is expected that interviews will be held mid-July 2025

You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above. 

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK

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