Senior Procurement Category Manager

University of the West of England; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Procurement Services Team at a leading university in Bristol, where you will play a crucial role in implementing category management strategies. This position offers the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders, enhancing procurement processes while contributing to sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement and be self-motivated to drive change in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Career Average Pension Scheme

Retail Savings

Onsite Nursery

Training and Personal Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in complex procurement and public procurement rules.
• Ability to manage competing demands and stakeholder needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of category management.
• Manage the end-to-end tender process.
• Ensure legal compliance and monitor performance.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Knowledge

Education

Degree Level Education

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Membership

Job description

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.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol , one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .

We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Helen Baker, Procurement Director on 0117 328 2239 or email: [e-mail]

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.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based for at least 3 days per week with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days (subject to workloads)

To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.

Right to Work in the UK

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

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.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity, please complete our application form as soon as possible.

Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description and include specific examples wherever possible.

Once we have completed shortlisting, we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.