Procurement Operations Advisor

University of Exeter - PS Connect - Procurement Operations

Location: Streatham Campus, Exeter, Hybrid

Salary: £28,031 Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme.

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 16th September 2025

Closes: 7th October 2025

This full-time permanent post is immediately available for a highly motivated individual with excellent people skills and a proven track record managing high-paced operational departments.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. On-site working will be based at the Streatham campus.

Summary of the role: This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the way we provide services to our staff in a new Service Centre (called PS Connect) being created to transform the way Professional Services delivers its core services.

PS Connect, sponsored by the University’s Registrar, is the new service to deliver user-focused, innovative service to staff, that uses data and new technology alongside highly skilled staff with a strong understanding of user experience and journeys to underpin continual improvement.

Procurement Operations Advisors will be key leads in the buying of goods and services (up to £49,999 value per transaction) needed by internal service users. Responsible for providing assistance to Team Managers in relation to key lead activities. Providing assistance in raising requisitions, and responsible for raising PCWs and managing Proforma requests. Achieve the service users' needs, whilst generating value in the most efficient and effective manner. The postholder will also contribute to continuous improvement activities to ensure internal customer departments are supported with the right type and level of procurement service whilst maximising efficiency and saving opportunities.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role, by clicking on the 'apply' button.

Benefits: We offer some fantastic benefits including: 39 days leave per year, options for flexible working, numerous discounts at leading retailers, onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme, sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy, stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England.

For further information, please contact Wendy Herrington (W.Herrington@exeter.ac.uk) or Sally Porter (S.J.Porter@exeter.ac.uk)

The closing date for completed applications is 7th October 2025 at midnight.