This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.
An experienced procurement professional in the Facility Management (Hard) or Construction industry, with excellent communication and organisational skills, is invited to join a small customer focused Category Management team.
As a Senior Category Officer (Facility Management (Hard)/Construction) within the University’s Procurement Service, you will lead on and take day-to-day responsibility for a range of category activities, delivering value for money across goods and services within your allocated category. You will manage relationships with senior managers, internal stakeholders and key suppliers, supporting the Facilities Directorate which incorporates maintenance and development of the University Estate, Commercial and Campus Support Services, Residences and Sustainability Services.
Use your in-depth Facility Management (Hard) or Construction knowledge and excellent communication and collaboration skills to support stakeholders in compliantly achieving best value for money in all procurement activity.
What We Offer In Return
* 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays / days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
* Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
* Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
* Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
* Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes.
And much more!
More information on sponsorship: This post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first‑time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa.
To explore the post further or for any queries, please contact Binta Jammeh, Category Manager, j.binta@leeds.ac.uk.
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