Procurement Manager
At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.
About the Role
As Procurement Manager you will lead the development and delivery of the University’s procurement function. Working closely with colleagues across BIMM, you will shape a strategic and efficient approach to procurement, ensuring strong value for money, robust supplier relationships and high-quality services that support the needs of students and staff.
This role will be responsible for improving and standardising procurement processes, developing a central approach to purchasing, and ensuring our policies reflect best practice and support the University’s wider objectives, including ESG priorities.
What You’ll Do:
•Develop and implement a procurement strategy and plan covering all areas of the University.
•Manage the full procurement lifecycle using a range of sourcing routes to meet operational requirements.
•Centralise purchasing across the Group for key and material contracts.
•Streamline and standardise the supplier base and maintain a comprehensive third-party contract database.
•Support the delivery of ESG initiatives through informed procurement choices.
•Monitor procurement best practice and sourcing trends to help refine strategy.
•Manage and improve sourcing and contracting processes, working with external partners as needed.
•Design and deliver training and guidance for colleagues involved in procurement activities.
What You’ll Bring:
•Experience delivering the full end-to-end procurement process.
•Ability to work effectively within a small procurement team.
•Proven negotiation skills and experience handling complex supplier discussions.
•Knowledge and practical experience of multiple sourcing approaches.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships at all levels.
•Confidence analysing data and producing clear reporting to support decision-making.
•A results-focused approach and strong organisational skills.
•Understanding of current developments and challenges within procurement.