Procurement Assistant

Salary: £13.32 per hour including LW Part Time Hours: 20 per week Contract Type: Fixed Term - 26 weeks Release Date: Tuesday 14 November 2023 Closing Date: Sunday 26 November 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: JS1098

As the Procurement Assistant you will be supporting the University with the efficient purchasing and tendering across a wide range of categories to support student outcomes. You will play an important role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of these projects within tight timetables, providing accurate information for sound decision-making with reduced risks and not compromising quality.

The University has an ambitious strategy including delivering enhancements to our systems and estate and you will be making a real difference.

You will be working in a supporting environment offering variety, interest and opportunities to enhance your development in the Procurement profession.

We are seeking someone with experience of working with contractors, suppliers and consultants and a wide range of clients. You will also be experience in the use of Microsoft Office and other IT systems supporting Procurement. Training on Oracle and Delta e-sourcing will be provided.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Candace Bloomfield [email protected]

Should you have any queries please contact [email protected]

We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.

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The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment toEquality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

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