Procurement Administrator

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Full time

The University of Southampton is in the top one per cent of world universities and is one of the UK's top 20 research-intensive universities, with an international reputation for its research, teaching and enterprise activities.

The Procurement Service plays an important role in supporting colleagues in procuring a diverse range of goods, services and works which are critical to the successful operation of the University and in delivering our ambitious strategic plans. As a Procurement Administrator you will support the procurement and contract management team in providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders and suppliers.

About you

You will be an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively. You will be well organised and adaptable, taking a positive approach to managing a busy workload. Excellent communication, organisational and inter-personal skills are required as is a commitment to providing an excellent service. Along with a flexible working approach. you will work with accuracy and attention to detail, to be able to accommodate the needs of the business.

Enthusiasm for learning new tasks and accurate administrative skills are fundamental to this post.

Working here

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are pro-active in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

We welcome applications from candidates who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, people who identify as LGBTQ+; and people with disabilities. Committed to supporting our staff and students, we are open to a flexible working approach. We give full consideration to applicants that wish to work flexibly and those who have taken a career break. We have adopted a hybrid working model across the university combining working from home with regular time on campus.

The University offers a generous benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, discounted access to sports & fitness, arts and cultural activities, private healthcare and more.

A generous holiday allowance is offered – up to 24 days annual leave (after a qualifying period), plus 6 paid University closure days, as well as the 8 standard bank holidays.

This is a Full Time Permanent role (part-time applications would be considered for a minimum of 25 hours a week over 5 days)

Interviews will be held w/c 9 September.



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