Procurement and Contracts Manager

About Us

Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas.  

Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to ED&I we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to ED&I, please click here.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement and Contracts Manager to lead our procurement activities and manage contractual agreements, you will:

• Ensure the efficient, cost-effective, compliant procurement of goods and services that support our educational and operational objectives.
• Leading procurement and contracting activity across the institution covering IT, Digital, Maintenance & Facilities and Research & Knowledge Exchange and other related activity.
• Focus on high value and complex work and involve providing a professional, flexible and efficient service including leading the management of procurement processes and contract negotiations.

About You

• Knowledge and experience of procurement and contracts management supported by knowledge and experience of supplier relationship management and financial management and strategy.
• Knowledge of/capable of quickly learning about the sector-specific procurement environment covering key legislation, best practice, ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem-solving skills with the ability to drive change and work independently ensuring alignment to organizational policies.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Confident working with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to develop and maintain appropriate strategies, documentation, policies and procedures. Professional, flexible and proactive in your approach to work.
• Commitment to continuing personal and professional development, through active involvement in relevant training, project work, research and other development opportunities.
• Confident representing and promoting the business development team at internal and external meetings, events and conferences.

We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Discounts Scheme
• Onsite fitness facilities
• Support for continuous professional development
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. 

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 8^th July 2024

Interview dates w/c 15 July 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. To avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.

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