Procurement Coordinator

Location

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Finance

Fixed Term

Fixed-term contract for 12 months

£26,707 to £30,378 per annum

For informal enquiries, please contact Barbara Tsang (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 services and materials to meet a high demand for the supply of stock and non-stock materials, to conduct low value tenders and assist the Category managers in conducting tenders for Estates categories.

The Estates Procurement team delivers end to end procurement for the Estates department and manages the following categories:
Estates Works and Consultancy, Estates Maintenance and Supplies, Estates Services, Transport, Utilities, FF&E.

We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual to work as a Procurement Coordinator, as part of the Procurement team which supports the Estates Office operation.

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

• Previous HE or Commercial experience, preferably in a varied and busy procurement environment.
• Excellent attention to details and communications skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Good team player.
• 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.

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 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, typically Tuesday and Friday) 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 website.

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent.

Find out more about us at

* World University Ranking 2024 , Guardian University Guide 2025

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE:
Sunday 4th January 2025 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

For guidance on writing a cover letter, see here.

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal () will be considered.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

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