About the role The University of Bath (UoB) is embarking on the next stage of its digital transformation journey. A key part of this is to transform the delivery of technology services. This work includes routine operations within DDaT, the Data Project, Digital Transformation Programme (DTP) and DDaT project portfolio. These changes do not impact on the work of this position. The IT Procurement Officer will organise the day-to-day operations of the IT Procurement team including raising Purchase Orders. They will ensure customer satisfaction and timely processing of hardware and software support requests, allocating work to IT Procurement staff and ensuring ticket queues do not exceed agreed service levels. An understanding of software licensing is helpful but not essential, as guidance and support will be provided. A key part of the role will be maintaining IT Procurement documentation and ensuring key information is available to stakeholders. About you Proficient in organising tasks effectively and adept in handling numerical data with precision and accuracy, ensuring inclusive approach and execution. Approaches work with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring precision and thoroughness in all tasks performed Skilled in managing and navigating through tight deadlines and multiple workloads simultaneously, accommodating diverse perspectives and needs. Displays effective written and verbal communication skills, embracing diverse communication styles in all interactions. Demonstrates a nuanced approach in handling confidential and sensitive information, employing tact, discretion, and respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Competent using Microsoft Office products (word, outlook, teams excel, PowerPoint) Is self-motivated with strong organisational and time management skills Able to work within a team, however also work independently when required. Further information This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours) per week covering maternity leave with an expected end date of 06/03/2026 or the early return of the post holder. What we can offer you: a very generous employer contributory pension scheme generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan. Find out more about our benefits. We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader ; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. Find out from our staff what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us UniofBath and UniofBathJobs on Twitter for more information. Closing Date: 09 Feb 2025 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £30,505 to £36,924