Permanent, Part time: 15 - 20 hours per week. Can be worked over 5 days or 9 days per fortnight

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within public procurement in a best‑in‑class organisation with strong pathways for professional growth. The role is well‑suited either to applicants with existing procurement experience who are ready to take the next step, or to fast‑learners with a background in general administration or financial administration who are keen to begin a career in procurement. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Procurement within the University, the role holder will work for APUC but be based within Edinburgh Napier University, covering the relevant supporting activities including systems management and reporting are completed in line with institutional and statutory needs.

Edinburgh Napier University is a fast-paced, exciting environment with a tendering pipeline covering Estates, ICT, Professional Services and more. Procurement is well-regarded within the University – APUC have provided a shared service here since around 2015. Edinburgh Napier University is proud to be the #1 modern university in Scotland (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025) and the leading university in Edinburgh for student satisfaction for five years in a row (National Student Survey 2020–2024). They are also recognised as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (Research Excellence Framework 2021). They pride themselves on being the home of difference makers—an enterprising and innovative community, renowned internationally, with an unrivalled student learning experience. With more than 250 undergraduate and postgraduate courses and nearly 20,000 students from over 145 countries studying on campus in Edinburgh, online and at partner universities worldwide, they deliver meaningful, difference-making education and research for a rapidly changing world.

Skills & Knowledge

High level attention to detail in all aspects of work;
Ability to organise, adapt, prioritise own workload and to meet strict deadlines;
Excellent communication skills;
Collaborative teamworking approach;
Effective and highly responsive customer management skills;
Ability to identify and resolve problems;
An interest in/willingness to develop expertise in Scottish/UK procurement legislation as it relates to the HE/FE sector
CIPS Level 4 Diploma (or willing to work towards)

Experience

Experience of meeting demanding targets and deadlines on a day to day basis
Experience of data analysis using spreadsheets and production of management reports
Proficient in use of MS Office applications

About APUC

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 getting the chance to get together often and having 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.

All of our roles offer:

Generous annual leave entitlement (equivalent of 40 x 7 hour days) pro rated for part time hours
9‑day fortnight or a 4.5‑day week (full time)
Closed for the festive period (between Christmas and New Year) and Good Friday and Easter Monday every year
Hybrid working
Flexible working patterns
Pension scheme with employer contributions & Group Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Mental health and wellbeing support
Family‑friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
Comprehensive induction programme
Access to professional development, training and support for qualifications
Leadership and management development programmes
Regular performance and development reviews
All staff team building and development days
Cycle to Work Scheme & Smart Tech Scheme
Staff discount schemes (e.g., retail, gym, lifestyle)
Monthly allowance for BYOD
Long service awards (10, 15 and 20 years)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and cover letter by 19 June 2026, noting your current salary level and notice period.

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