Procurement Manager in Humber

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group, one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

Are you a strategic procurement professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We are seeking an ambitious and proactive individual to play a key role within the University of Portsmouth's procurement function, helping to deliver our exciting 2025 Strategy and 2030 Vision.

As a core member of the team, you will lead procurement activity across a range of key category areas, in particular IS, but with flexibility to be involved in other categories of spend partnering with senior stakeholders to identify organisational needs, develop long term procurement strategies, and deliver effective multi-year procurement pipelines. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence major projects, drive value, and contribute directly to the University's continued success.

You will provide expert procurement advice and guidance to both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring all activity is compliant with relevant legislation, University regulations, and best practice. Working collaboratively across the institution, you will establish and lead cross-functional stakeholder groups, delivering procurement solutions that generate significant cost savings, operational efficiencies, and robust contractual protections for the University.

We recognise the importance of flexibility. While the role requires a presence in Portsmouth for part of the week (2 days on campus), hybrid working arrangements are available. Although advertised as a full-time position, we are also open to considering applications from candidates seeking reduced hours (30 hours per week).

At the University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL), you will enjoy a rewarding career alongside an outstanding range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.

The interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th June 2026.

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

We are committed to upholding the University's values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.