Procurement Coordinator

Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions.

Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers.

Procurement at Jisc:
The Procurement function is responsible for all Jisc purchases over 25K. Our aims are to ensure all purchases deliver value for money, are of the correct quality and standard and comply with all UK procurement legislation under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCRs) and the forthcoming Procurement Act 2023. Our vision is to provide business focused procurement and supplier management services for Jisc and its customers using innovative thinking, streamlined processes, with exceptional customer service.

We are passionate to deliver our mission to support Jisc and its customers by maximising value for money, managing high performing supplier base and supporting Jisc and its customers to navigate procurement legislation to deliver excellent outcomes for the sector.,

• Actively support any procurement processes carried out across Jisc by more senior members of the procurement function


• Support Procurement colleagues in developing their category pipelines and strategies Take the lead on some lower value / risk procurement processes across Jisc.


• Check and approve purchase requisitions at the appropriate value in our finance system.


• Support in the development of training materials and delivery of any training to Jisc staff.


• Be aware of any developments in procurement legislation and good practice to advise Jisc staff on changes.
  
  We are looking for someone with previous experience of working in a procurement / purchasing role or those who have transferable skills from other 'support services or 'compliance' backgrounds, ideally within the public sector to take responsibility for administration and support of procurements undertaken by all directorates across Jisc.


You will support the Procurement category leads in delivering their category strategies and involve leading on some lower value procurements. You will need to effectively manage time and follow processes, have strong time management/prioritisation skills, and have supportive qualities which enable you to be a strong team player.

You will need to be personable, have excellent communication skills and the ability to confidently develop and manage good working relationships across Jisc, in order to educate stakeholders on procurement processes along with a sound knowledge of procurement process, procedures and the ability to track and advise on changes to relevant legislation.,
• Experience of negotiating contracts.


• Practical experience of using eProcurement systems would be an advantage.


• Excellent stakeholder management skills (especially when dealing with internal business groups, senior management, research/education institutions, purchasing consortia and existing/potential suppliers).


• Good planning and time management skills.


• Customer focused.
  
  At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors.


We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles.

Salary: From £30,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience
Contract: Permanent - max 35 hours per week, however we are open to a range of working arrangements including part time and compressed hours
Location: Hybrid - flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park - Oxfordshire),
• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments


• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas


• A generous pension scheme


• A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks


• A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development


• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office


• A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning


• Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment


• Financial well-being support


• The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit


• A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee recognition awards and travel loans


• Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days' additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech


Equality, diversity and inclusion
We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences, through our culture and employee networks and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we're inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Striving to be best in practice, we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles - a principle which actively encourages acceptance of differences within individuals.