Category Manager

When you join BU, you become a part of a learning community that strives to make an impact on the world around us – aiming for a more sustainable, inclusive and healthy society. Our motto is “to learn is to change”. This Category Manager role for Bournemouth University will do just that – giving you the opportunity and autonomy to be a driving force towards that change.

Your new company
Bournemouth University is looking to recruit a Category Manager for their Procurement team, reporting directly into the Head of Procurement. As Category Manager, you will be working closely and building relationships with senior stakeholders and expert users including Deans and Departmental Directors.
The University spends up to £60m on external goods, services and works annually, so you can look forward to having the autonomy to create, develop, lead and implement sustainable procurement strategies and tender procedures in accordance with the University's Sustainable Procurement Policy.
We're proud to say that BU is a diverse and inclusive place to work, study and visit. We actively support and enable our employees to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives.
We are committed to inspiring and developing our employees and recognise that benefits, both financial and non-financial, are an important and valuable aspect of the total reward package. We have lots to offer including a competitive salary, opportunity for pay progression and cost of living increases, good holiday entitlement, flexi-time scheme and a generous defined benefit pension scheme to which BU makes a substantial contribution.
We also recognise that wellbeing is of paramount importance, and you would be able to access a comprehensive wellbeing programme and a free and confidential independent support service 24/7. We offer many family-friendly benefits such as generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave provisions and support for carers.
Your new role

• Taking charge of your category area to develop and implement procurement strategies
• Managing complex tenders, framework agreements and negotiations
• Supplier relationship management and risk mitigation
• Leading cross-functional teams, reporting directly into the Head of Procurement

What you'll need to succeed

• Understanding of PCR 2015 and successfully operating within them in the public sector is a prerequisite
• Procurement category management experience
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Stakeholder management skills and ability to influence key decision-makers is crucial

What you'll get in return

• Diverse and inclusive place to work
• Excellent benefits including employer pension contribution
• Strong opportunities for further career progression
• Salary up to £52,841 + benefits with further progression opportunities up to £57,723
• BU is committed to providing an environment where everyone can thrive. Providing options for how and where we work is one way in which we can support this objective and support you to balance different aspects of home and work

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.
What you need to do now
If working in a vibrant and fast-paced organisation, engaging with outgoing, open and approachable people and leading large-scale complex sustainable procurement projects excite you, please email your updated CV with your current salary, desired salary, notice period and post code. Job ref. #4392043

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