​We’re currently partnering with an esteemed and internationally renowned University, who are looking to recruit a permanent Senior Procurement Manager.

The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis and the annual salary on offer is up to £53,353 per annum.

The successful candidate would ideally have experience managing a small team and overseeing both strategic and operational procurement.

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Duties will include (but not limited to):

•    Leading on the development and delivery of operational as well as strategic procurement strategies, utilising procurement best practice

•    Developing, implementing and managing Procurement Strategy, Policies & Procedures to ensure procurement initiatives comply with Financial and Procurement Regulations

•    Advising senior stakeholders on both Capital and Operational Expenditure, ensuring key procurement work is delivered according to schedule and budget

•    Managing supplier engagement and the evaluation of bids to ensure technical expertise is captured and the wider implications of the tender and supplier are understood

•    Devising, developing and delivering procurement-led transformation programmes, strategic sourcing and cost reduction initiatives to improve value for money

•    Overseeing the development of standardised procurement documents to ensure consistency with procurement policy and best practice

•    Undertake specific project work as required, making sure all procurement comply with statutory requirements

Experience and knowledge required:

·   Must be CIPS Qualified – or working towards the qualification

•    Experience leading both strategic and operational procurement

•    Demonstrates specified managerial and professional skills

Rewards and Benefits:

•    Competitive starting salary

•    Hybrid set-up with 3 days working from home

•    41 Days paid holiday (including statutory holiday)

•    Generous Pension contribution of up to 31%

•    Flexi-time working offered

•    Attractive work setting

Working hours:

•    35 hours per week

•    Monday - Friday 9am-5pm

•    Flexible working hours on offer (TBC with Line manager)

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

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James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Procurement Manager, Senior Procurement Manager, Category Manager

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