Purchase Orders Officer at University of Oxford

Q: What qualifications are required for the Purchase Orders Officer role?

Essential: GCSE standard (C/4) or equivalent with evidence of numerical ability. Suitable experience in a relevant financial administration role including computerised financial systems is required. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are essential. See similar administration jobs .

Q: What are the main responsibilities of the Purchase Orders Officer?

Process purchase orders and requisitions in Oracle Financials , oversee open order reports for timely receipting, review incomplete requisitions, maintain up-to-date SOPs, and foster positive team culture while ensuring compliance with university and external financial regulations.

Q: Is this Purchase Orders Officer position fixed-term or permanent?

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 12 months . It may be offered as a secondment. Explore more fixed-term administration roles .

Q: How do I apply for the Purchase Orders Officer job at Oxford?

Applications must be made online before 12 midday on 15 June 2026 . Upload a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet each selection criterion. Quote reference 186632 . Only CV and supporting statement are required initially.

Q: What experience with financial systems is needed?

Candidates must be competent users of computerised financial systems (Oracle experience advantageous) and Microsoft packages, especially Excel . Prior work in university or shared service finance environments is highly relevant. View related finance administration positions .

🎓What qualifications are required for the Purchase Orders Officer role?

Essential: GCSE standard (C/4) or equivalent with evidence of numerical ability. Suitable experience in a relevant financial administration role including computerised financial systems is required. Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills are essential. See similar administration jobs.

📋What are the main responsibilities of the Purchase Orders Officer?

Process purchase orders and requisitions in Oracle Financials, oversee open order reports for timely receipting, review incomplete requisitions, maintain up-to-date SOPs, and foster positive team culture while ensuring compliance with university and external financial regulations.

📅Is this Purchase Orders Officer position fixed-term or permanent?

This is a full-time fixed-term contract for 12 months. It may be offered as a secondment. Explore more fixed-term administration roles.

✍️How do I apply for the Purchase Orders Officer job at Oxford?

Applications must be made online before 12 midday on 15 June 2026. Upload a CV and supporting statement explaining how you meet each selection criterion. Quote reference 186632. Only CV and supporting statement are required initially.

💻What experience with financial systems is needed?

Candidates must be competent users of computerised financial systems (Oracle experience advantageous) and Microsoft packages, especially Excel. Prior work in university or shared service finance environments is highly relevant. View related finance administration positions.

Purchase Orders Officer

University of Oxford

NDM Finance Shared Service Centre, Old Road Campus, Roosevelt Drive, OX3 7BN