Senior Buyer

Ulster University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable university in the UK is seeking a Senior Buyer to deliver a professional procurement service, ensuring value for money and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a degree and significant procurement experience in category management. This part-time role offers a flexible working environment and is committed to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• Evidence of significant procurement experience in category management.
• Experience of conducting complex tenders across a range of commodities.
• Experience of contract management leading to service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a professional procurement service for the University.
• Make continuous improvements to achieve procurement objectives.
• Implement best procurement practices for value for money.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Negotiation skills

eProcurement systems

Education

Honours degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Role: Senior Buyer
Department: Procurement
Grade: 6 (GBP33,020 - GBP38,805 pro rata)
Responsible to: Procurement Partner
Campus: Any (Belfast, Coleraine, Derry Londonderry)
Reference: 039246
(Permanent / Part-Time - 50% of full-time)

About Us

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer.

The Role

The postholder will deliver a professional procurement service for the University, including effective customer service and external supplier performance to meet the University's procurement objectives. The postholder will also make continuous improvements to help the University achieve its overall strategy through category management, best procurement practice, achieving value for money, and delivering excellent goods and services.

About You

• An honours degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) or A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) and evidence of significant procurement experience in category management for goods, works, or services.
• Experience of conducting complex tenders across a range of commodities, services, or works, including sourcing prices, negotiating, and implementing value for money.
• Experience of contract management leading to improvements in service and benefits to customers, including social, economic and environmental benefits.
• Experience in the use of eProcurement systems, and a good understanding of the benefits of such systems.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family‑friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.