If you are an individual with an aptitude for strategic procurement interested in Higher Education; our team are seeking a passionate individual to join us focusing on indirect categories such as professional services and STEMd.
This is a full time, fixed term maternity cover post for 9 months.
Key Skills:
* Proven experience in Indirect Procurement, specifically within the professional services category.
* Strong negotiation skills
* The ability to drive cost savings while maintaining quality standards
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
* Innovative approach to work, adept at demonstrating tangible benefits derived from continuous improvement initiatives.
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive projects forward independently.
* Proficiency in contract management, supplier relationship management, and procurement best practices.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to create and utilise data to drive informed decisions.
* Minimum part qualified or qualified MCIPS.
Key Objectives:
* Implement procurement strategies that align with the University's goals and objectives across a diverse range of procurement activities
* Lead the procurement process from sourcing to contract management, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across faculties and directorates to understand their requirements and provide procurement and commercial expertise and support.
* Identify opportunities for cost optimisation and efficiency improvements within the professional services category.
You will enjoy the benefits of working at Oxford Brookes University with up to 38 days holiday, rising to 41 days holiday (this includes 13 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days), a generous Local Government pension scheme (19.2% Employer contribution rate), cycle to work scheme and access to a variety of university facilities (Brookes Nursery, Gym and sports facilities). For more information about benefits please see the document 'All about Brookes' below.