Procurement Officer

£33,987 - £37,286 per annum37.5 hours per weekFixed Term for 24 months About the Role

• Support the delivery of an effective, compliant, and value for money procurement service across Hartpury
• Manage procurement activities across a diverse range of goods, services, and works, ensuring organisational needs are met efficiently
• Work closely with colleagues and suppliers to deliver procurement projects, tender exercises, and contract management activities
• Provide professional procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders across the organisation
• Monitor supplier performance and identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency, and value for money
• Contribute to sustainable and responsible procurement practices that support Hartpury's strategic objectives
• Support continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, systems, and ways of working About You
• Experience of working in a procurement, purchasing, contracts, or commercial environment
• An organised and accurate approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Good analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations
• An effective communicator, able to build positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Good commercial awareness and a focus on delivering value for money
• Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to work towards a relevant professional procurement qualification where this is not already held. We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
• Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free entry to seasonal events on campus
• Access to a free shuttle bus (Gloucester city centre route)