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SalaryReed Procurement, Norwich are pleased to be working with an educational organisation to recruit a procurement associate Category Manager to join the Procurement and Insurance Services Team.
The position will, under the guidance of the Head of Procurement, contribute to achieving savings targets and to embedding best practice within procurement processes and decisions; as well as ensuring compliance with UK legal obligations. Day-to-day procurement is devolved to budget holders and the procurement service supports this activity through central procurement for common goods and services, along with providing advice to the wider procurement community. Additionally, the role will help lead the recovery, interpretation and use of data and management information to support the above activity and play a fundamental part in the understanding/implementation of the forthcoming Procurement Act legislation, which is applicable from October 2024.
You will work closely with colleagues in the Procurement Service, Faculties and Professional Services to ensure compliance with financial Regulations and the Procurement Act 2023. Activities will include but are not limited to: analysis of purchasing needs, preparation of procurement plans, undertake procurement activity, establish stakeholder service standards, benchmark, monitor supplier performance, tender, contribute to savings targets and undertake contract review.
This full-time post is available immediately on a 12-month fixed term basis to cover maternity leave. There will be flexibility with hours and hybrid working for the successful candidate.
Benefits include:
- 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to gym facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
If you have the relevant procurement experience, please do apply online with a copy of your CV. For more information about the role and organisation, call Eleanor at the Reed Norwich office.
