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The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the University’s financial wellbeing and international research profile, by delivering cash savings and other cost efficiencies; and supporting the knowledge creation and transfer which lies at the heart of the University’s Strategy 2030.\nThe 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.\nYou 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.\nCandidates will be encouraged to exercise initiative and discretion, taking ownership of strategic procurements that deliver maximum benefit across the University.\nYour skills and attributes for success:\nSelf-motivated and proactive, with a passion to help shape and develop the service.\nPractical experience and sound theoretical knowledge of end-to-end tendering procedures, including use of eTendering systems.\nA solid grounding of in-life contract and supplier relationship management. \nGood computing literacy and numerical analysis skills with excellent attention to detail.\nStrong communication and negotiation skills and commercial judgement.\nThe job description can be found in the advert pack. Click here.\nHow to apply\nPlease include the following documents in your application:\n- CV\n- Cover letter\nAs a valued member of our team, you can expect:\nA competitive salary.\n\nAn exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.\n\nTo be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.\n\nComprehensive 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.\n\nChampioning equality, diversity, and inclusion\nThe 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.\nPrior 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)\nThe 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.\nKey dates to note\nThe closing date for applications is 23 October 2026.\nUnless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm UK time. 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