Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Hybrid / Remote (1x day a week in the Chelmsford or Cambridge office / 4x days remote)
Salary & Package: £40,000 - £44,000 + a strong benefits package
Sea Global is delighted to partner with a leading Higher Education organization, currently recruiting two Procurement Managers for their dynamic team. The university has several exciting projects across various key spend areas.
The Head of Procurement aims to appoint a Procurement Manager to oversee the Estates and FM category, and another to manage the Generalist Professional Services categories. The team is well-established and ready to launch multiple projects from day one.
This role is ideal for an experienced Category / Senior Buyer / Procurement Officer seeking advancement or a Procurement / Category Manager looking for a new challenge!
Read on for more details:
Role & Responsibilities
1. Manage end-to-end procurement processes, including tendering, sourcing, and supplier/contract management.
2. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the university, including department heads.
3. Create procurement specifications and frameworks.
4. Develop and implement strategic category plans for the relevant categories.
Experience & Requirements
* Proven experience in Indirect categories, particularly Estates, FM, and Professional Services, is highly beneficial.
* Experience with full procurement lifecycle is essential.
* Knowledge of public procurement regulations (PCR, Procurement Act, OJEU, UCR, etc.) is required.
* CIPS qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
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