Procurement Manager
CV-LibraryKingston upon Thames, LondonpermanentPosted: 1 April 2026
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Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)
£30,096
Hybrid working, 2 days on site per week
Tate Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK higher education institution to appoint a Sustainable Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering their ambitious Net Zero goals and driving responsible, low‑carbon procurement across the organisation.
The Role
You'll support the development and implementation of sustainable procurement practices, with a strong focus on Scope 3 emissions, carbon reporting and supplier engagement. A major part of the role involves helping to roll out a sector wide Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool, analysing carbon data, and influencing suppliers and internal teams to reduce environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
Support delivery of Net Zero and sustainable procurement objectives.
Work with suppliers to improve sustainability performance and carbon data quality.
Analyse supply chain emissions and contribute to reduction strategies.
Ensure compliance with public sector procurement rules.
Provide guidance on sustainability KPIs such as carbon reduction, circular economy and ethical sourcing.
Manage end‑to‑end procurement activity when required.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Strong procurement experience and sustainability expertise, especially around Net Zero.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical abilities, including working with sustainability data.
A proactive mindset and confidence working across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Degree level qualification; MCIPS (or working towards) preferred.
Why Apply?
This is a high impact role where your work will help shape the sustainability strategy of a major public institution. You'll join a supportive, forward thinking team committed to meaningful climate action.
If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application
Permanent, Part Time (0.6 FTE)
£30,096
Hybrid working, 2 days on site per week
Tate Recruitment is partnering with a leading UK higher education institution to appoint a Sustainable Procurement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering their ambitious Net Zero goals and driving responsible, low‑carbon procurement across the organisation.
The Role
You'll support the development and implementation of sustainable procurement practices, with a strong focus on Scope 3 emissions, carbon reporting and supplier engagement. A major part of the role involves helping to roll out a sector wide Net Zero Carbon Supplier Tool, analysing carbon data, and influencing suppliers and internal teams to reduce environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
Support delivery of Net Zero and sustainable procurement objectives.
Work with suppliers to improve sustainability performance and carbon data quality.
Analyse supply chain emissions and contribute to reduction strategies.
Ensure compliance with public sector procurement rules.
Provide guidance on sustainability KPIs such as carbon reduction, circular economy and ethical sourcing.
Manage end‑to‑end procurement activity when required.
About You
We're looking for someone with:
Strong procurement experience and sustainability expertise, especially around Net Zero.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical abilities, including working with sustainability data.
A proactive mindset and confidence working across multi‑disciplinary teams.
Degree level qualification; MCIPS (or working towards) preferred.
Why Apply?
This is a high impact role where your work will help shape the sustainability strategy of a major public institution. You'll join a supportive, forward thinking team committed to meaningful climate action.
If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application