Category Manager - UOD1663

The Procurement Team at the University of Dundee manages the University’s c£80m-£90m annual spend on goods, services and works. The team ensure Directorates and Schools obtain value for money and that any spend is in compliance with the relevant national and international legislation. As part of the Finance and Procurement Directorate, the Procurement Team play a key role in contributing to the University’s wider strategic goals whilst ensuring the requirements of the Schools and Directorates we support are met in an efficient and effective way.

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join us as a Category Manager within our Team. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the corporate category of spend including the development and delivery of a category strategy identifying opportunities for savings and benefits within the corporate category. This includes the analysis of spend and the award and management of any subsequent contracts, ensuring outcomes are aligned with the University’s strategic aims.

The Corporate Category Manager role is based in the Procurement Office in the Tower Building. The University operates a hybrid working policy therefore staff will be required to be on campus two days per week and work from home three days per week.

Your priorities will include:

• Create and maintain a category strategy that identifies benefits opportunities within the corporate category of spend and in consultation with Schools and Directorates, manage any subsequent tender processes from evaluation through to contract award in accordance with University policies and procedures;
• Develop and maintain a close understanding and up-to-date knowledge of markets, products and suppliers within their relevant category of spend and provide any necessary advice to Schools and Directorates;
• Engage with budget holders and other key stakeholders across the University ensuring compliance for both internal and external procurement requirements;
• Work with the Head of Procurement and other members of the Procurement team to deliver specific strategic aims such as Sustainable Procurement and the development of internal policies and procedures.
• Undertake any other activity befitting to role.

Who we’re looking for:

• Fully or part qualified but working towards full membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS);
• Demonstration of procurement achievement and experience in public or private sector (experience of Higher Education would be advantageous);
• Experience of undertaking detailed spend analysis and category management;
• Ability to explain Procurement-related issues to a non-Procurement audience;
• Knowledge of National and Scottish procurement law.

For further information about this position please contact Allan Tough, Head of Procurement at a.m.tough@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about the Procurement Team please visit www.dundee.ac.uk/procurement.

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