Senior Procurement Partnership Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Procurement and Commercial Services Department, within the University of Greenwich.

As the Senior Procurement Partnership Manager, you will be supporting the University with the efficient purchasing and tendering across a wide range of categories to support student outcomes. You will play an important role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective procurement of these projects within tight timetables, providing accurate information for sound decision-making with reduced risks and not compromising quality. 

As part of the Senior Management Team for Procurement and Commercial Services, you will line manage and lead a small team of Procurement professionals for Health and Science and a small Print Unit to establish and enhance robust relationships within the aligned business area covering Health and Science and wider University, to drive productive collaboration between the stakeholders and the procurement function in the effective forward planning of procurement/projects requirements.

Responsible for the tendering of bespoke contracts for goods, services and works, including research, preparation, issue, scheduling, evaluation, reporting on tenders and awards and the management of contracts, you will have knowledge and experience of procurement and its application within the public sector. This knowledge must be underpinned by theory and experience. Good Contract management experience to support the business would be an advantage.

The University has an ambitious strategy including delivering enhancements to our systems and estate and you will be making a real difference as well as strong carbon reduction plan. Details can be found This is our time: University of Greenwich Strategy 2021- 2030 | Documents

You will be working in a supporting environment offering variety, interest and opportunities to enhance your development in the Procurement profession.  The University has strong values and the Procurement and Commercial Services Department has been instrumental in supporting our 

Stonewall Accreditation and supporting people in advancing their career in procurement.

We are seeking someone with extensive experience of working with contractors, suppliers and consultants and a wide range of clients, working knowledge of competitive tendering and sourcing, preferably in goods, services or construction. You will also be an experienced leader and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other IT systems supporting Procurement. Training on Oracle and Delta e-sourcing will be provided.

The role is based on the Avery Hill Campus with travel to Greenwich and our Medway Campus’. 

At interview there be an exercise and presentation.  The Interview will be on our Avery Hill Campus on 7th April 2025.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Candace Goad - c.bloomfield@gre.ac.uk. 

Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on peopleoperations-cfo@gre.ac.uk

We operate a hybrid working policy, as set out in the University’s Working Principles and Guidelines.

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.

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The university welcomes people from diverse and underrepresented communities who can help the university to achieve its mission. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed 

to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.

Closing Date: 28 Mar 2025

Department/Division: Professional Services

Salary: £45,163 to £55,295 per annum