Sourcing and Supply Coordinator

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 15th October 2025

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In this varied role, you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services that support our catering, retail, and wider Campus Commerce operations. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure we achieve value for money, quality standards, and sustainable procurement outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Sourcing and purchasing goods and services to support Campus Commerce.
• Developing and maintaining strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews.
• Monitoring market trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Supporting tender processes, supplier onboarding, and compliance checks.
• Maintaining supplier data, catalogues, and purchase-to-pay (P2P) processes.
• Analysing purchasing data to support forecasting and operational planning.
• Acting as the main point of contact for purchasing queries across Campus Commerce.

You will also supervise an Administration Assistant and work collaboratively with Procurement colleagues, senior managers, and operational teams.

The role is based at the University of Reading Whiteknights campus, with possible hybrid working arrangements for up to 2 days a week working from home.

Interviews will be held: W/C 27th October 2025.

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: David Storrar
Contact Job Title: Head of Business Services
Contact Email address: d.storrar@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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