Category Manager, Professional Services

Morgan Law; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious University in London seeks a Procurement Officer to manage procurement of Professional Services and build relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has knowledge of tendering, is CIPS qualified or pursuing the qualification, and is adaptable. Benefits include personal development opportunities, a pension plan, generous leave, and discounted medical insurance. This permanent role offers hybrid work with an annual salary of up to £57,426.

Benefits

Commitment to personal development

Local Government Pension Scheme

34 days annual leave plus holidays

Discounted Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Practical working knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Procurement Best Practice.
• Ability to assist junior colleagues on procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of Professional Services.
• Liaise with suppliers and stakeholders to enhance procurement functions.
• Implement category strategies for procurement.

Skills

Tendering and contracting procedures

Commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Ability to assist colleagues

Education

CIPS qualification or working towards it

Job description

An unparalleled career opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional and a chance to join one of the UK’s most prestigious Universities.

We are seeking applications from experienced Procurement/Commercial Officers, Category Managers and Procurement/Commercial Managers. You’ll have experience managing the end-to-end procurement of Professional Services services, such as Recruitment, Digital Media Agency, Legal Services, Coaching and Training.

The successful applicant will work closely with the Procurement Lead and liaise with a range of suppliers and stakeholders to help the procurement function on its way to being best-in-class. You will build and develop long-lasting relationships internally and externally and you’ll have the opportunity to create and implement your own category strategies.

Your profile and background:

• You’ll have a practical working knowledge of tendering and contracting procedures including but not limited to G-Cloud.
• You’ll have a commitment to Continuing Professional Development and Procurement Best Practice.
• You’ll ideally be CIPS qualified or working towards qualification.
• You’ll be someone who’s both willing and able to assist more junior colleagues and colleagues outside the department by advising on procurement and areas such as contract specifications, sourcing options, tendering processes, and pricing strategies.

Above all, you will be a highly adaptable individual, looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a very supportive team environment. You will be given the opportunity to work within different areas of the department and with a diverse stakeholder group to build on your experience and capabilities as part of a very progressive business unit.

Benefits include:

• The University’s commitment to your continuous personal development and training (including supporting CIPS progression) in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution is currently 14.9%).
• 34 days a/l (plus bank holidays) and 2 additional days off to participate in volunteer work for a registered charity.
• Discounted Medical Insurance with BUPA that includes Consultations, Diagnostics, in-patient and day-case treatment, Mental Health support, Therapies and Digital GP service.

Hybrid working:

Operating out of expansive offices less than 10 minutes-walk from Kings Cross Station, this is a vibrant and modern team environment, with an expectation that colleagues come into the office 50% of their time. (Core days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Please get in touch for more details. All applications and enquiries meeting the above criteria will be carefully considered.

Permanent / Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: to £57,426 (market supplement included)
Location: London (Kings Cross)