Procurement Administrator (Temporary Cover)
University of Chester
Procurement Administrator (Temporary Cover until May hours per week
Procurement Services - Finance
£26, ,031 per annum pro rata
Are you a team player with a positive attitude who enjoys problem solving and facilitating projects?
If that sounds like you, University of Chester has an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Administrator, working in a professional procurement service that contributes to the University's Procurement & Value for Money strategy. Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will be responsible for managing competing priorities across a broad range of work.
The role is based in Chester, with hybrid working in terms of time based on site and working from home. Your responsibilities will include:
* Engaging with colleagues across Academic Faculties, Support Departments, suppliers and external agencies
* Supporting the compliant procurement of goods, services and works across a broad range of categories
* Assist with spend analysis and producing statistical reports to meet with sector requirements
The post holder will have excellent communication skills to provide professional advice and promote good practice to colleagues throughout the institution. You must be numerate and computer literate, have excellent attention to detail with practical experience of MS Office, particularly MS Word and Excel. An interest in procurement and a willingness to develop further knowledge in this area would be welcome.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Adrian Davies, Procurement Manager via to arrange a discussion.
We actively encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.
Department/Division
Procurement
Location
Exton Park
Salary
£26,093 to £28,031 per annum pro rata
Post Type
Part Time
Hours per Week
30
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Monday 06 October 2025
Reference
0427-25