Procurement Manager

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Procurement within the University, the role holder will assume leadership of a defined portfolio of spend of approximately £20 million, focused on Estates and our hosted construction innovation centre Built Environment‑Smarter Transformation (BE‑ST), and own all supply chain activity in relation to this portfolio.

• Provide procurement business partnering for key internal client departments
• Deputise for the Head of Strategic Procurement where necessary
• Have responsibility for one team member operating within your portfolio and be expected to display a positive, inclusive approach to mentoring/knowledge transfer across the whole team
• Be proactive in stakeholder management where you are anticipating needs and work in a collaborative manner to identify and solve problems

Since 2015, APUC has supported Edinburgh Napier University from their Sighthill Campus. ENU is ranked within the Top Ten modern University in the UK and ranked the top modern University in Scotland for both research power and research impact. The University is home to 19,500 students from over 140 countries and is a post‑92 University. Whilst you will be an employee of APUC, you will be dedicated to ENU on an ongoing basis.

• Accomplished procurement professional with a demonstrable record of success in a similar role (public sector/higher education experience advantageous but not essential)
• Effective and responsive customer management skills
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to systems management and organisation
• Clarity of purpose, self‑confidence, integrity and influence

• Detailed knowledge of EU/GPA level tendering and familiarity of Public Contracts Scotland and PCS‑Tender
• Legal aspects of supply chain management (ideally as they apply to estates and construction contracts)
• Meeting demanding targets and deadlines on a day‑to‑day basis
• Data analysis and production of management reports
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to use financial models

• The post holder must build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and develop the reputation of APUC as a source of expert guidance and support both to institutional customers and suppliers

Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for, and owned jointly by, all of Scotland's Universities and Colleges. With collaboration, responsibility, and integrity at the heart of what we do, we’re all about helping our member institutions achieve their objectives—whether you are putting together Framework Agreements, reducing the sector’s carbon emissions, or working directly in one of our client institutions.

Joining APUC means joining a community of peers, and having the chance to get together often and have network opportunities throughout the year. Peer support and collaboration is integral to who we are at APUC.

We currently employ around 90 people, most of whom are based within Colleges and Universities but with some based in our regional offices in Stirling (HQ), Glasgow and Edinburgh.

• Generous annual leave entitlement (equivalent of 40 x 7-hour days)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working patterns
• Flexible start and end times and options to take longer or shorter lunches
• Full‑time colleagues work a 9‑day fortnight or a 4.5‑day week
• Closed for the festive period (between Christmas and New Year) and Good Friday and Easter Monday

• Long service awards (10, 15 and 20 years)
• Supportive, inclusive organisational culture
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Access to professional development and training
• Support for qualifications
• Leadership and management development programmes
• Regular performance and development reviews
• All staff team building and development days

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mileage and travel reimbursement (where relevant)
• Staff discount schemes (e.g., retail, gym, lifestyle)
• Monthly allowance for BYOD

If you're interested, please send your CV and cover letter by 31st March 2026.