Senior Category Manager

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Category Manager at a leading university, focusing on procurement within Estates and Facilities. The role involves strategic direction, compliance, and team leadership, promoting sustainability and diversity.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex procurement projects.
• Knowledge of procurement regulations and strategic tendering.

Responsibilities

• Drive best practices in procurement and manage high-level tenders.
• Ensure compliance in procurement processes and manage a team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Procurement

Financial Compliance

Education

Degree Level Education

MCIPS Qualification

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Base pay range

Permanent

37 hours per week

An exciting opportunity exists to work within the Procurement Team as part of the Financial Services Department, which supports the Schools and Services of the University.

As Senior Category Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of procurement at the University, driving best practices, and making a lasting impact. We are seeking an experienced professional with a passion for strategic procurement and a strong commitment to excellence.

The role will primarily focus on procurements within the Estates and Facilities category but will also have some additional focus on wider category areas. This includes ensuring all procurements in relevant category areas are compliant, running and managing high-level tenders, and working with senior stakeholders to ensure procurement supports the delivery of strategic projects. The role also includes line management responsibilities.

Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience and with full completion of the MCIPS qualification, you will possess extensive knowledge of procurement regulations, strategic tendering, and financial compliance, with a proven track record of managing complex procurement projects and influencing senior stakeholders. You will have exceptional leadership skills and be capable of inspiring and developing a team.

A proactive approach to promoting sustainability, diversity, and inclusion is also essential, along with the ability to adapt to evolving market and regulatory conditions.

We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Joe Byrne via email: [e-mail]

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/t8o

Closing date: 05 June 2025.

Working for Equal Opportunities.

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Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other and Purchasing

• Industries

  Education

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