University of the Built Environment
IT Purchasing Coordinator
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IT Purchasing Coordinator
Part time (17.5 hrs/wk), fixed term for up to 12 months
Based Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) with some flexibility to work from home each week
Salary range £16,000 to £17,000 pa (£32,000 to £34,000 pa FTE) plus benefits
A brilliant opportunity has arisen for someone to join our busy Technology team as we look to enhance our digital services. This brand-new role offers the chance to make a real impact, ensuring value for money, supporting investment decisions and enabling the successful delivery of technology services across the University.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, improving processes and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders. You'll play a vital role in supporting strategic technology initiatives during an exciting period of growth and change at the University.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
- Support budget management by monitoring expenditure, assisting with forecasting, and ensuring procurement activity aligns with approved budgets
- Support purchasing of technology goods and services, including software, hardware, and third-party services
- Work collaboratively with the Finance team to ensure compliance with the procurement policy and financial controls
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Our main requirements:
- Training or certification related to: Public sector or regulated procurement, Governance, assurance, or compliance, or equivalent demonstrable experience
- A relevant qualification in: Procurement/Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or Commerce, or equivalent professional experience in a procurement or commercial role
- Experience in a purchasing or administrative support role, ideally within technology, education, or public/regulated sectors
At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
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We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 17:00.
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