Purchasing Officer

We are delighted to have the below role available working within the Finance Division. All roles allow for agile working (mix of home and office).

• Purchasing Officer – Grade 6 (£31,396 - £36,023)

The University of Salford Finance Division is responsible for the overall financial management of the institution and its subsidiaries. The division is made up of a team of 70 employees and provides a full range of financial services to the University, including: payroll, financial systems, management and financial accounting services and a travel office. We operate a devolved system of planning and budgeting and the Finance team works closely with Academic Units and Professional Services to maximise opportunities and ensure financial sustainability.

We offer excellent benefits such as: Agile working (very flexible mix of home and office working), competitive salary, generous leave allowance (plus 3 days for Christmas closure and the option to purchase additional days), above market rate pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, on campus train station, reduced cost on site car parking, sports centre and gym access and on-site nursery.

We are an organisation that values diversity and inclusivity, we are proud of our diverse student population and it’s important for us to create an inclusive culture where all our students and employees can bring their whole selves to the University. The University is subscribed to Equality Charter marks such as Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, the Race Equality Charter and Athena SWAN. There is also a guaranteed interview scheme in place for job applicants who declare they have a disability and meet the essential criteria of the job they are applying for. 

Purchasing Officer

Reporting to the Senior Purchasing Officer the post holder will assist in the effective operation of the Procurement function of the University, providing support and input into the University Finance and Purchasing system. The post holder will carry out tenders, challenge processes, be proactive in engagement with the Schools and Directorates and provide sound Procurement advice.

What’s in it for you?

With over 200 languages spoken across Greater Manchester, we want to create an inspirational, inclusive learning and working environment, celebrating the diversity of our University community in our everyday conversations. Our student population is already incredibly diverse, and we want to ensure this is reflected across our colleague profile as well.

To help you, we have wide ranging colleague support networks, promoting awareness events throughout the year and giving you the opportunity to share your experiences with others. Our extensive faith centre facilities reflect our continuing commitment to support the student and colleague experience and the beliefs and values you bring to our community.

There is a varied benefits package available through ‘MySalford’ where you can tailor your benefits to suit your own lifestyle – everything from additional annual leave, savings on High Street shopping, travel discounts as well as health and wellbeing support. To maintain work/life balance, when appropriate you can connect to work from wherever you are. Whether it’s our Peel Park Campus, MediaCityUK or at home, the tools are there for you to do your best work.

However you identify, whatever your pathway has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong.