Procurement Officer
Location: Liverpool
Hybrid working
Full-time, fixed-term contract for 6 months to cover maternity leave
Salary: £39,906 - £46,049
We are seeking a Procurement Officer to join our award-winning Finance team, supporting our IT department with all things procurement. This pivotal role will lead complex tendering exercises, manage supplier relationships, and develop category strategies that deliver best value across our diverse global supply chain. You will ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation, embed sustainability, and support colleagues across the organisation to deliver efficient, cost-effective procurement solutions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead strategic procurement initiatives, including complex tendering exercises and category strategies, to deliver value for money and mitigate risks.
2. Manage supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and performance against KPIs and SLAs.
3. Develop and implement sustainable, responsible, and inclusive procurement practices across LSTM’s global supply chain.
4. Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to staff and suppliers to promote compliance and improve procurement skills.
5. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including consortia and HE sector networks, to share best practice and maximise procurement opportunities.
If you have experience in strategic procurement and contract management, and strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation, this role could be perfect for you. You should also have a track record of managing supplier relationships to deliver value for money, experience with tendering and sourcing options, the ability to advise and support staff and suppliers, and a commitment to sustainable and responsible procurement. Experience of procurement within the public sector is highly desirable.
To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.
Additional benefits of joining LSTM:
6. 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
7. Generous occupational pension schemes
8. Agile working
9. Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
10. Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
11. High street discounts and cashback offers
12. Government-backed cycle to work scheme
13. Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies