Procurement Category Manager

at  Bournemouth University

All Locations
Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)
All Departments
Estates and Facilities Management, Finance and Procurement
Advertising Salary
Salary from £46,485 - £55,295 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £60,321
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Function
Professional and Support
Closing Date
07 Feb 2025
Basis
Full Time

JOIN A UNIVERSITY THAT’S BUILDING THE FUTURE.

Are you ready to take on a strategic procurement role where your expertise will directly influence the financial health, operational excellence, and future vision of a dynamic university? Our Procurement Team is seeking a driven and skilled Procurement Category Manager to lead the Estates category, ensuring best value in all areas of non-pay expenditure while supporting sustainable, innovative procurement strategies.
At our University, we invest up to £60 million annually on external goods, services, and works. This pivotal role will not only ensure compliance with Public Procurement Regulations but will also drive efficiencies and innovations that fuel the reinvestment essential for our academic and professional services vision, our ambitious Estates development programme, and our digital transformation strategy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Adherence to the CIPS Code of Ethics and the University’s Sustainable Procurement Policy.

• Occasional travel to supplier meetings, regional consortia, and procurement working groups.

If you’re passionate about delivering best value, driving innovation, and championing sustainable procurement, we’d love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and lead robust, innovative procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of works, goods, and services.

• Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, including Deans, Directors, and Operations Managers, ensuring compliance with Public Procurement Regulations while achieving optimal outcomes.

• Manage complex tenders, Framework Agreements, and contracts to deliver value, mitigate risk, and promote sustainable procurement practices.

• Lead cross-functional project teams, ensuring tender evaluations and contract awards are analytically sound, auditable, and challenge-resistant.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

• Create and implement supplier management frameworks, driving exceptional service delivery and cost optimisation.

• Benchmark procurement performance across the Higher Education sector and beyond, ensuring continuous improvement.