15 Full time, Procurement jobs in Ashington, Northumberland

This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in shaping the future of IT procurement at our University. As our IT Category Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of a strategic IT category management plan, being responsible for the sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, and contract negotiations, whilst ensuring policy and regulatory compliance. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders across Faculties and Services, embedding the IT category plan across the University., Join a dynamic and collaborative Procurement team that's part of the wider University Finance division. Our team of Category Managers, Procurement Specialists, and Buyers work together to deliver high-impact strategies and exceptional service., Located in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation with flexibility in hours and location. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holdingnumerousawards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence.We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers.The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process.

We're looking for someone who has a passion for strategic procurement and the drive to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• in depth experience in developing and leading a strategic IT category plan, including developing strategic sourcing strategies, and using market knowledge and data analysis to inform the underlying strategy and decisions
• ability to lead tenders and supplier commercial and contract negotiations focusing on achieving value for money as well as direct savings
• experience in building strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve a position as trusted advisor on procurement and commercial matters
• knowledge of current procurement standards and regulations and implementing strategies to ensure compliance.
  
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