Graduate Procurement Coordinator

About the role

The University of Warwick are recruiting across the Central and Estates teams. Graduates and early-career candidates who are keen to develop a career in Procurement are warmly welcomed to apply.

As a Procurement Coordinator you will support the work of the Procurement Office. This role will offer a breadth of experience, working both with suppliers and University stakeholders to ensure that the full benefits of procurement activities are realised, that procurement initiatives are delivered effectively, and that target savings and efficiencies are achieved.

Procurement at Warwick is diverse, exciting and challenging and offers the opportunity to make a real contribution to the University. We are looking for individuals who relish such environments, who are dynamic, can build relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, will effectively manage cross functional project teams, can work within defined and robust procurement and audit procedures and will drive the best commercial outcomes for Warwick.

They impact over £230M of the University's expenditure across a broad range of category areas including; Estates and FM, Academic activities, Commercial, Professional Services, IT and Office, and Library services. Collaboration is a key element of the Procurement team's role, whether this be working closely with departmental stakeholders to deliver their requirements within deadlines and budgets or working with colleagues at other HEIs or consortia to maximise value through aggregated spend arrangements or framework agreements. We utilise a comprehensive suite of eProcurement tools including eTendering, eRequisitioning, eMarketplace and electronic PO distribution which complement the corporate Finance system, SAP.

The Procurement Team is committed to developing staff. Alongside structured on-the-job training, we offer a generous study support package for those undertaking relevant professional training such as CIPS.

About you

You will have strong general administrative experience, with excellent IT skills (especially in SAP and Excel) and an aptitude to quickly learn new systems. You will work to tight deadlines and demonstrate excellent teamwork with colleagues across the Team and wider stakeholder groups across the institution.

A proactive attitude to tasks is essential, together with a high level of enthusiasm, self-motivation and flexibility will make you an integral part of our team.

Whilst previous experience working in procurement would be ideal, what’s more important is that you can show us your interest in a career in Procurement, including an awareness of procurement processes, financial control and value for money.

About The Team

Procurement at Warwick is part of the University Finance Office. The Finance office supports business planning and innovation to maximise the financial resources available to the University and create the long-term sustainable financial platform required for future growth. Finance staff across the University are networked as a professional community of expertise. You will be supported to continue your professional journey through access to Continuing Professional Development training opportunities, sector networks and regular Finance Office briefings.

As a member of staff at Warwick you can enjoy a wide range of competitive benefits. Take a look at the benefits that are on offer, including an attractive pension scheme, a generous annual leave entitlement (including Christmas closure), family friendly policies, and discounted Warwick Sport membership.

Salary starts at £26,707, with the benefit of annual spinal point pay increases, giving you the opportunity to progress to £30,378 over time.

The role is campus based however staff can opt to work under the Finance Office’s current hybrid policy where a maximum of 40% of time (2 days per week for full time staff; normally Tuesdays and Fridays) can be worked remotely. This is subject to review and operational requirements. Whilst in the induction phase you’ll be required to work 100% in the office. Further details are available on request or at interview stage.

Applicants who have previously applied will not be considered.