University of Portsmouth
Procurement Manager
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Join Our Procurement Team and Help Shape the Future of the University of Portsmouth
Are you a strategic procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking an ambitious and proactive individual to play a key role within the University of Portsmouth's procurement function, helping to deliver our exciting 2025 Strategy and 2030 Vision.
As a core member of the team, you will lead procurement activity across a range of key category areas, in particular IS & Corporate Services, but with flexibility to be involved in other categories of spend partnering with senior stakeholders to identify organisational needs, develop long term procurement strategies, and deliver effective multi-year procurement pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence major projects, drive value, and contribute directly to the University's continued success.
You will provide expert procurement advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all activity is compliant with Procurement Act 2023 and relevant legislation, University regulations, and best practice. Working collaboratively across the institution, you will establish and lead cross-functional stakeholder groups, delivering procurement solutions that generate significant cost savings, operational efficiencies, and robust contractual protections for the University.
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Flexible Working
We recognise the importance of flexibility. While the role requires a presence in Portsmouth for part of the week (2 days on campus) hybrid working arrangements are available. Although advertised as a full-time position, we are also open to considering applications from candidates seeking reduced hours (30 hours per week)
Why Join Us?
At the University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL), you'll enjoy a rewarding career alongside an outstanding range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:
- Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
- Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
- Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
- Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Staff wellbeing programmes.
- Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
- Discounted learning.
- Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
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Interested?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Angela Maslin at angela.maslin@port.ac.uk or Sarah Finlay at sarah.finlay@port.ac.uk.
The interviews will be held in person, at Mercantile House, Portsmouth, on Thursday 8th October 2026
Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement:
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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