Procurement Manager

Job Description

We’re delighted to be partnering with a London-based university to support the recruitment of a Procurement Manager (part-time) who will focus on sustainability ensuring the university embeds sustainable procurement practices as part of their commitment to Net Zero.

Key duties:

• Represent the University in a sector-wide Net Zero Carbon supplier project and build external partnerships
• Lead sustainable procurement initiatives to improve supplier performance on environmental and social issues
• Measure and reduce supply chain carbon emissions and track progress against targets
• Support internal teams and key suppliers to deliver carbon reduction and sustainability goals
• Develop training, guidance, and procedures to embed sustainability in procurement practices
• Ensure compliance with sustainable procurement policies and public sector regulations

Candidate profile:

• Qualified or working towards MCIPS
• Knowledge and expertise in sustainable procurement methodologies
• A strong understanding of carbon emissions, embodied carbon, carbon neutrality and circular economy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Annual salary: £29,681 (60% pro rata’d from £49,468 per annum)

Contract type: Part-time, permanent

Working hours: 22 hours over 3-4 days per week

Location: London (1 day in the office per week)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates