Procurement Manager (Estates) in Coventry

The University of Warwick is a world-class Higher Education Institution and is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Procurement Manager to join its established Procurement Services team. Awarded University of the Year in the Midlands 2026, ranked comfortably within the top 10 of all UK university league tables, one of Europe’s top 20 universities and 74th globally, Warwick is a leading and ambitious institution.

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join our team, with main focus on our Works and Works Related Consultancy Services. You will manage a defined portfolio of spend, developing and implementing procurement strategies to deliver best value contracts and continuous improvement solutions that contribute to the University’s Procurement Strategy.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with stakeholders to review current supply chain solutions and implement optimum procurement arrangements – taking account of operational contexts, regulatory compliance, and applicable deadlines.
• You will support non-procurement staff in obtaining value for money through guidance and training, and champion best procurement practice across the University.
• Your Category Focus: Works and Works Related Consultancy Services
• Lead procurement activity for construction works, refurbishment projects, maintenance contracts, and works-related professional consultancy services across the University estate.
• Collaborate closely with the Estates Office and project teams to develop and deliver procurement strategies that support capital programmes and estate maintenance objectives.
• Manage tendering and contract award processes for NEC, JCT and other standard form works contracts, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
• Appoint and manage consultancy frameworks including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, and project managers.
• Ensure funding conditions (e.g. UKRI, HEFCE/OfS) are met and procurement is conducted with full and compliant audit trails.
• Contribute to the University’s sustainability agenda through the promotion of responsible sourcing and net zero commitments within supply chain engagement.

Qualifications

• Be educated to degree level or hold equivalent professional experience, with a good standard of numeracy and literacy.

Required Skills

• Have demonstrable experience within a procurement environment, with a proven record of delivering procurement strategies and realising savings.
• Demonstrate strong category and supply chain management knowledge across dedicated spend areas.
• Be a capable negotiator with solid contract management experience and an understanding of commercial and legal risk.
• Possess excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Be confident in data analysis, using P2P and corporate systems to support strategy formulation.
• Ideally hold full MCIPS (Level 6) or be working towards this, or hold relevant equivalent experience.
• Have a working knowledge of public sector procurement regulations (Public Contracts Regulations, Procurement Act 2023 / Procurement Regulations 2024) – desirable.
• Have experience or a keen interest in works / construction procurement, including familiarity with standard forms of contract such as NEC or JCT.
• Understand the procurement of professional consultancy services in an estates or capital projects context.
• Be familiar with the regulatory environment for public sector construction procurement, including thresholds and compliant tendering routes.

Preferred Skills

• Contribute to the Office’s training programme by disseminating procurement best practice.

Pay range and compensation package

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Hybrid working options (up to 40% remote, typically Tuesdays and Fridays).
• Access to outstanding facilities including the Sports & Wellbeing Hub and Warwick Arts Centre.
• Defined contribution pension scheme.

Campus Culture

Warwick fosters a vibrant, inclusive campus experience with a ‘cosmopolitan in the countryside’ feel. The University is committed to sustainability, accessibility, and creating people-focused environments.