Lead Scientific & Laboratory Procurement at a Russell Group University.
Join the award-winning procurement team at Queen Mary University of London, recently recognised with two GO Awards for innovation and excellence.
This hybrid role (on-site Mondays & Thursdays) offers the chance to lead strategic sourcing for scientific equipment, research services, and laboratory supplies in a high-impact, research-led environment.
What you’ll do:
* Lead end-to-end procurement across Scientific, Technical, and Laboratory categories
* Deliver value, compliance, and sustainability outcomes aligned with research excellence
* Partner with world-class academics and stakeholders to drive strategic procurement decisions
What we’re looking for:
* 5+ years’ experience in procurement (ideally within science, research, or higher education)
* Strong commercial, stakeholder, and contract management skills
* Ideally MCIPS qualified (Level 5–6) or working towards
Why Queen Mary?
* 30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
* Generous pension scheme & hybrid working
* Cycle to Work scheme & season ticket loan
* On-site gym, family-friendly policies & staff networks
* Inclusive, forward-thinking culture in the heart of London
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For a confidential discussion, contact Mike Kennedy at Insight Executive.
Queen Mary is committed to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We hold a Silver Institutional Athena SWAN award for advancing gender equality and champion a number of EDI initiatives across the University.