For informal enquiries, please contact Pauline Mealing, Group Head of Procurement at Influence.
Overview
A secondment opportunity has arisen within the Procurement Services team to support the provision of excellent service to the University's hubs. The post holder will work closely with hub and department stakeholders to support their procurement needs, ensuring procurement activities are conducted effectively to achieve best value for money, risks are mitigated and procurement expenditure is compliant with the University's Financial Procedures.
The post holder will also work closely with the wider Procurement team to ensure that category strategies are supported and will undertake procurement exercises to deliver best value contracts and continuous improvement solutions. Working closely with stakeholders, the post holder will review current supply chains and implement and advise on optimum procurement arrangements taking account of operational contexts, regulatory or funder compliance and applicable funder deadlines.
Responsibilities
* Work with hub and department stakeholders to support procurement needs.
* Conduct procurement activities efficiently to achieve best value for money.
* Ensure risks are mitigated and procurement expenditure complies with the University's Financial Procedures.
* Support category strategies and undertake procurement exercises to deliver best value contracts.
* Review current supply chains and advise on optimum procurement arrangements.
* Advise non‑procurement staff operating within the University's hubs and departments through support, training and dissemination of best procurement practice.
Qualifications
* Education and employment history (including most recent employment).
* Relevant experience such as volunteering or extracurricular activities.
* Solid knowledge of procurement best practice; public sector procurement regulations desirable.
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
* Commitment to ethical, sustainable, and inclusive procurement.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Professional Development & Benefits
* The University Finance Office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create a long‑term sustainable financial platform.
* Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise.
* Access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.
* Competitive salary (with a £5,000 market supplement), generous annual leave, hybrid working options, and access to outstanding facilities such as the Sports & Well‑being Hub and Warwick Arts Centre.
* Attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure, generous parental/adoption leave policy, onsite childcare facilities, and excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance.
Campus Culture
* Warwick fosters a vibrant, inclusive campus experience.
* Commitment to sustainability, accessibility, and creating people‑focused environments.
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
* Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
* The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
* All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
* The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Recruitment Details
* Interview Date: To be confirmed
* Start Date: To be confirmed
* Applications must be submitted before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted via our official careers portal will be considered.
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