The University of Edinburgh
Senior Procurement Officer
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Job Description
UE07: £41,064 – £48,822 per annum
CSG / Procurement (Finance)
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Open-ended (permanent)
We are open to considering 2 x Part-Time Candidates at 20 hours per week each. Successful appointments of this nature will require identifying x2 suitable individuals.
About the Role
The University of Edinburgh is looking for a Senior Procurement Officer to join one of our 4 Category* teams:
- Laboratories, Medical, Veterinary Medical (Labs)
- Estates & Facilities (Estates)
- Information Services (IS)
- Professional & Campus Services (PCS)
The vacancies are currently in the IS and Estates teams. Whilst experience in these areas will offer an advantage, we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the relevant Category Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the tendering, award, and contract management of a range of procurement projects; as well as strategic initiatives stemming from market engagement and spend analyses. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s financial wellbeing and international research profile, by delivering cash savings and other cost efficiencies; and supporting the knowledge creation and transfer which lies at the heart of the University’s Strategy 2030.
The Opportunity
The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious, and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.
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You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit-for-purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.
Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.
- Practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.
- A solid grounding in in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
- Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.
How to Apply
Please apply online and submit a CV, a brief research statement, and a cover letter indicating in particular the desired start date. In addition, please provide the names and email addresses of two referees who will be contacted at the shortlisting stage.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging, and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
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Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also a Stonewall Proud Employer, actively promoting LGBTQ+ equality.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from candidates currently underrepresented in the School of Mathematics.
Key Dates
The closing date for applications is 8 September 2026 at 12pm.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship, and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It exercises control over the University’s finances, provides expert financial guidance particularly for key decision making, and provides an effective service and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business. It follows core values and behaviours to value and strengthen its team and delivery of its services – One Team; Expert; Innovation; Customer Focused; and Transparent.
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