Acquisitions Officer

Organisation
University of Warwick
Contact Email
k.jackson.3@warwick.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Russell Group
FTE staff per library service
1 - 4
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

To manage the acquisitions and procurement of non-subscription digital and physical resources ensuring accuracy, agility, compliance, responsiveness, resilience, value for money and return on investment. This is a collaborative and diverse role which requires working closely with the multiple library teams to ensure that users have access to high quality resources in a timely manner. The position requires knowledge and experience of library acquisitions processes and supply chains and maintenance of accurate financial records for all purchases. The post holder will work closely with suppliers and purchasing consortia, ensuring value for money, permissive license terms and conditions and excellent and responsive service standards. The role includes managing, motivating, and developing the high performing acquisitions team through continuous improvement.