Procurement & Contract Officer

Competitive starting salary range from £35,574 up to £40,435 (dependent on experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered Permanent, Full Time Our Mission Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world. This role is based within CU Corporate Services Limited, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group. The Role Coventry University is a forward-thinking institution with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education and pioneering multidisciplinary research. We are proud of our global reach and commitment to excellence. We are recruiting a Procurement & Contract Officer to join our busy Procurement team. In this role, you will be responsible for playing a key part in providing a high-quality, cost-effective procurement service across the Coventry University Group, ensuring adherence to Financial Procedures, Regulations, Procurement Strategy and UK legislation. In the role you will lead the procurement lifecycle in low/medium risk projects, whilst playing a supportive role in more higher risk/value projects as and when needed. You will provide expert guidance on procurement and contract management, whilst ensuring that we remain compliant with public sector regulations and institutional policies. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders in developing specifications and tender criteria which meet legislative and regulatory requirements, whilst managing expectations of clients with clear and actionable deliverables and driving value for money, risk mitigation and stakeholder confidence in procurement excellence. You will provide support the Senior Category Manager with procurement planning, budget oversight, and administrative functions, fostering positive relationships with internal teams, whilst also mentoring junior team members. Our Successful Candidate You will have a good general level of education to A-Level standard or Equivalent and hold or be working towards a MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply). From your previous experience you will have a strong procurement background and knowledge of public sector regulations. You will have experience of working with customers, handling queries and provide specialist advice and guidance. You will have experience in working with large spreadsheets and databases and will have previously used hardware and software asset management systems. You will be a flexible, proactive professional who can meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong stakeholder engagement skills. Experience of working within procurement in the education or a public sector would be advantageous. The Benefits Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes: Excellent Employers Pension Contribution 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days BUPA Cash Plan CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers Our Culture As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr Coventry University