Procurement Manager
University of Bristol - School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Bristol, CT
Salary:
$43,482
-
$50,253
per year
Contract type: Contractor
The role
We are looking for two Procurement Managers to join the University of Bristol Procurement team. Working in a top ranked University, you will play an important role in the organisation’s goals to provide financial support for excellence in research and education.
The University spends over £200m per year on external goods and services. Procurement is responsible for obtaining best value for this expenditure and ensuring University Procurement Policy, Financial Regulations and Procurement Legislation are followed. We handle over 100 tenders annually, managing expenditure across various commodities – so the ability to work in a busy and ever-changing environment is key.
You Will Assist Senior Procurement Managers Overseeing Procurement Activities For a Specific Area Of The University. It Is Likely That This Will Be In The Campus Development And Innovations Commodity Areas. The Procurement Team Is Split Into The Following
Contract type: Open ended
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: J
Salary: £43,482 - £50,253 per annum
School/Unit: Finance
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 8th October.
For informal queries please contact Richard Lafferty (Development & Innovations) - [email protected]
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
We are looking for two Procurement Managers to join the University of Bristol Procurement team. Working in a top ranked University, you will play an important role in the organisation’s goals to provide financial support for excellence in research and education.
The University spends over £200m per year on external goods and services. Procurement is responsible for obtaining best value for this expenditure and ensuring University Procurement Policy, Financial Regulations and Procurement Legislation are followed. We handle over 100 tenders annually, managing expenditure across various commodities – so the ability to work in a busy and ever-changing environment is key.
You Will Assist Senior Procurement Managers Overseeing Procurement Activities For a Specific Area Of The University. It Is Likely That This Will Be In The Campus Development And Innovations Commodity Areas. The Procurement Team Is Split Into The Following
- STEMEd (Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Consumables)
- Professional Services
- Professional Supplies (Catering, Print, Furniture, Stationery)
- IT Services (Software and Hardware)
- Campus Operations (Facilities Management, Minor Works).
- Campus Development and Innovations (Capital Projects, Sustainability)
- Supporting Procurement processes from project inception through to contract award, including options appraisal, tender evaluation and contract drafting.
- Using communication skills, developing successful working relationships with a professional Procurement team and a broad range of stakeholders.
- Conducting spend analysis to identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies and increased delivery of value for money.
- Ensuring the correct contract coverage is in place, benchmarking contracts and working closely with the Procurement Support Office.
- You have substantial experience in a procurement role, with responsibility for tendering under UK Public Procurement rules, and commodity management - ideally across a variety of areas.
- A track record in identifying saving opportunities, you can meet saving targets in complex organisations.
- A good understanding of Public Contract Regulations.
- You can plan and prioritise your workload under pressure in an environment of constant change - maintaining high quality customer service.
- You are a proficient user of e-tendering and e-procurement systems and processes, as well as the Microsoft Office suite.
- Qualified or working towards MCIPS Qualification, or you are prepared to undertake Procurement qualifications.
Contract type: Open ended
Work pattern: Full time
Grade: J
Salary: £43,482 - £50,253 per annum
School/Unit: Finance
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 8th October.
For informal queries please contact Richard Lafferty (Development & Innovations) - [email protected]
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Available documents
- Procurement Manager - JD - SUPP112724.pdf
- Further Particulars - Procurement.pdf
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