Senior Procurement Officer

1 month ago


Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University of South Hampton Full time

The University of South Hampton is seeking a highly skilled Senior Procurement Officer to join their Procurement Services Team. As Deputy Head of Supply Chain Management, you will play a key role in supporting the procurement team and contributing to the university's strategic goals.

This is an exceptional time to be joining the university, with an ambitious Strategy Inspiring the remarkable. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering procurements for complex and routine requirements in a regulated environment, ideally with public sector procurement experience.

About the Role

You will:

  • Provide strategic oversight in the development of the procurement and contract management operating framework across the organisation.
  • Enable the implementation of the Procurement strategic plan, working with Category and Contract managers to assess team workload, prioritise and allocate projects; and review progress against agreed deadlines.
  • Lead a team of specialists, providing reliable data and MI driving business decisions and ensuring systems operate reliably and efficiently.
  • Be the strategic lead on commercial contract management practice, ensuring there is an appropriate framework in place, monitoring and evaluating supplier performance, driving innovation and added value through supplier management.
  • Deputise for the Head of Procurement.
What We Can Offer

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will benefit from:

  • A competitive salary of £65,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
  • A range of excellent benefits, including 44 days leave per year, an excellent pension scheme, and hybrid working.
  • The opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment.


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