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 Information and Digital category areas. 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
- Lead procurement activity across the University’s Information and Digital spend portfolio, including software licensing, IT hardware, digital services, and technology infrastructure.
- Engage with IT, Digital and academic stakeholders to understand requirements and translate these into effective procurement strategies.
- Navigate complex licensing, SaaS, and cloud procurement arrangements, managing associated contractual and commercial risks.
- Support compliance with data protection, cyber security, and other regulatory requirements embedded within technology contracts.
- Leverage national and sector frameworks (e.g. JISC, Crown Commercial Service, Educause) to deliver value for money.
- Stay abreast of fast-moving technology markets to ensure the University benefits from innovative and competitive supply chain solutions.
Qualifications
- Be educated to degree level or hold equivalent professional experience, with a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
- 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 technology / Information and Digital category procurement, including software, IT services, SaaS, or digital infrastructure.
- Understand the unique commercial and contractual challenges associated with technology procurement, such as licensing, data processing, and cyber security obligations.
Required Skills
- Strong category and supply chain management knowledge.
- Capable negotiator with solid contract management experience.
- Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
Preferred Skills
- Full MCIPS (Level 6) or working towards it.
- Working knowledge of public sector procurement regulations.
- Experience or keen interest in technology procurement.
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.
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