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The University of Edinburgh
Procurement Manager
City of Edinburgh On-site 5-10 yrs exp£50k – £62k / year
End-to-End TenderingE-Tendering SystemsContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket Engagement
Requirements
Candidates should have practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including e-tendering systems, and a solid grounding in contract and supplier relationship management. They should be proactive and self-motivated, with strong computing and numerical analysis skills, attention to detail, communication and negotiation abilities, and commercial judgment.
Job Description
Job Description
Grade UE08: £50,253 – £61,759 per annum
Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)
Full time: 35 Hours per week
Open Ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity
We’re looking for self motivated, enthusiastic procurement professional to join our award-winning procurement team.
Procurement at Edinburgh University has undergone a major transformation as we extended the scope of our influence and impact across our £1bn world-renowned organisation.
Our vision is “To become world class in everything we do, recognised as a trusted strategic partner in the successful delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030”.
To deliver on our commitments we are now looking for people who make things happen, who challenge the status quo, are excited about working in a diverse, dynamic environment and really want to make a change.
Edinburgh University is a world leader.
Be part of our new Procurement journey.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join one of our 4 x Category Teams;
The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and our professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.
You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit for purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.
Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
How To Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab )
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It exercises control over the University’s finances, provides expert financial guidance particularly for key decision making, and provides an effective services and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business. It follows core values and behaviours to value and strengthen its team and delivery of its services – One Team; Expert; Innovation; Customer Focused; and Transparent.
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/home
Grade UE08: £50,253 – £61,759 per annum
Procurement, University of Edinburgh (Finance Department)
Full time: 35 Hours per week
Open Ended: Permanent Contract
The Opportunity
We’re looking for self motivated, enthusiastic procurement professional to join our award-winning procurement team.
Procurement at Edinburgh University has undergone a major transformation as we extended the scope of our influence and impact across our £1bn world-renowned organisation.
Our vision is “To become world class in everything we do, recognised as a trusted strategic partner in the successful delivery of the University’s Strategy 2030”.
To deliver on our commitments we are now looking for people who make things happen, who challenge the status quo, are excited about working in a diverse, dynamic environment and really want to make a change.
Edinburgh University is a world leader.
Be part of our new Procurement journey.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to join one of our 4 x Category Teams;
- Laboratories, Medical & Veterinary Medical (Labs)
- Estates and Facilities (Estates)
- Information Services (IS)
- Professional & Campus Services (PCS)
The post-holder will join a forward-thinking, ambitious and supportive procurement team, already well advanced in a service transformation programme. As part of the wider Finance Directorate, we aim to deliver world-class services to the University’s academic teaching and research staff and our professional services colleagues, in keeping with the institution’s Top-20 World Ranking.
You will engage directly with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that Procurement delivers innovative, fit for purpose solutions which are aligned to University objectives and Government policy.
Candidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
- Self-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.
- Practical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.
- A solid grounding of in-life contract and supplier relationship management.
- Good computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.
How To Apply
Please include the following documents in your application:
- CV
- Cover letter
- A competitive salary.
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab )
The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 23 October 2026.
Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
The Finance Department is responsible for the effective financial management, stewardship and long-term financial health of the University, which has a turnover in excess of £900m per year. It exercises control over the University’s finances, provides expert financial guidance particularly for key decision making, and provides an effective services and information for the financial conduct of the University’s business. It follows core values and behaviours to value and strengthen its team and delivery of its services – One Team; Expert; Innovation; Customer Focused; and Transparent.
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/finance/home
Skills
End-to-End TenderingE-Tendering SystemsContract ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementMarket EngagementSpend AnalysisNumerical AnalysisAttention to DetailCommunicationNegotiationCommercial JudgmentStakeholder EngagementProcurement StrategyCost SavingsComputing Literacy