Finance and Planning Division
Procurement Service
Procurement Operations Associate
Ref: SC4822
Salary on appointment will be £24,344 per annum, with an annual increment up to £25,733 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Operations Associate to join the Procurement Service in the Finance and Planning Division.
Key duties of the role include providing effective and high-class customer service to the Procurement Services’ stakeholders, internally and externally, both face to face and by managing our team mailbox. In addition, you will gain experience of operating in procurement by undertaking supported and supervised procurement activity in support of team objectives.
You will have experience of using data collection and analysis, using data to action improvements, excellent IT skills, a personal desire to solve problems and an ability to work well with internal and external stakeholders.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours (over 4 days) or part time (0.8 FTE minimum). Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 15 June 2025
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