Ref Number B28-00059
Professional Expertise
Commercial and Procurement Department
Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)
Location: London
Working Pattern: Full time
Salary: £54,172-£63,752
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Type: Remote Available for Secondment
Closing Date: 18-Jun-2025
About Us
We spend £600 million per year at UCL and are implementing a new sustainable strategic plan to optimize our spend. Creating sustainable savings enables us to fund teaching and research activities at the heart of our mission as one of the world's top universities.
About The Role
This is a Remote home working role. The Sub-Category Manager will develop procurement plans aligned with category and central commercial drivers, including sustainability. Responsibilities include preparing negotiation strategies to secure Value for Money (VfM), managing competitions, advising on compliance, assessing demand on existing contracts, and developing transition plans for new suppliers. The role also involves managing the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process tailored to supplier types, providing line manager support, owning non-pay savings initiatives, and continuously improving business processes across faculties. Applications for part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements are welcome. A detailed job description and person specification are available at the bottom of the page.
About You
The ideal candidate will be commercially astute with a collaborative approach. You should have a background in procurement or commercial roles, hold a degree or equivalent experience, and demonstrate impact through plans, metrics, and targets. Experience managing tenders, contract negotiations, SLAs, and supplier performance monitoring is essential.
What We Offer
* 41 days holiday (27 annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Immigration loan
* Relocation scheme for certain posts
* On-site nursery and gym
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
* Discounted medical insurance
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we value diversity as a driver of creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and ethnic minorities; disabled people; LGBTQI+ individuals; and women in Grade 9 and 10 roles.
Available Documents
Attached documents are available for download. Click the link to initiate download: 220608 G8 JD STEM - 2025.docx
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