Senior Procurement Category Mananger

The Procurement Services Team is part of the Finance, Estates & Commercial Services Professional Service. Contributing to the University 2030 People, Purpose, Place strategy, we are changing our approach and implementing Category Management to align our service provision to the university strategy.

 We are looking to appoint a new team member to support the implementation of category management in our two key pillars of activity, covering Estates & Facilities and Business Services/ IT.

This role will align with one of the two pillars working to achieve objectives in support of Strategy 2030. In addition, the role will also take responsibility for either the Purpose or Place strategy element of our strategic Procurement plan. This is an exciting opportunity as you will bring your knowledge and experience to help us transform procurement whilst developing and implementing category plans.   

The procurement team is responsible for circa £100 - £120 million non-pay (exc. capital) expenditure across the University. This post will contribute to making the procurement team an integral strategic function across the University, to deliver Value for Money outcomes for both capital and revenue expenditure, as well as championing sustainability and equality initiatives.

Our Procurement vision and strategy aligns to the university values and sets out how we want to contribute to UWE life, so please take a look at the attached document to see how you could make a difference. 

About you

We are seeking a self-motivated and highly organised individual to carry out category management and procurement activities. Liaising with stakeholders to understand their needs, ensure their buy in, identifying routes to market, sourcing suppliers, managing tenders, monitoring performance and ensuring legal compliance - all are part and parcel of this interesting, varied and vital role. 

You will be responsible for a wide range of procurement & category management activities. This will include introduction of category management, developing tender plans, management of the end-to-end tender process including contract & supplier relationship management. The role requires a broad understanding of public sector sourcing arrangements. Experience of the public procurement rules would be an advantage  

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and ideally be a member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. Experienced in complex procurement, working with multiple stakeholders in detailed organisational structures, you will be decisive, focused on priorities, goal driven and able to effectively manage competing demands for your time.  

Successful applicant will need to have  knowledge and experience of UK Procurement regulations’ 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Helen Baker, Procurement Director email: helen.baker@uwe.ac.uk 

Interviews, including a presentation are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Monday 7^th April 2024. This is a full time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

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