Procurement Manager

The University of Warwick is a world class Higher Education Institution and is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join its established Procurement Services team on a Fixed Term basis, to support broad category areas whilst the Team undertakes an ambitious systems modernisation project.

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.

Please note the role is fixed term until July 2027.

About You section:

The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and able to deliver value for money while supporting the University’s strategic goals. They:

• Will relish operating within a complex organisational environment, will be self-motivated and will build effective relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Have experience managing a defined portfolio of spend up to circa £10M, 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.
• Have 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.
• May hold knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
• Will be committed to ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement.
• Will work effectively independently and as part of a team.

About the Department section:

Procurement Services is part of the University’s Finance Office. 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 roles are 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 will be required to work 100% in the office.

Salary Information

Plus, a £5,000 market supplement per annum, subject to annual review (pro-rata, non-pensionable and also subject to tax and national insurance contributions).

Full details of the duties & selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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