Procurement Associate Category Manager (SC4631)

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About the Role:
Finance, Planning and Governance Division Procurement and Insurance Services
Procurement Associate Category Manager Ref: SC4631
Starting salary from £28,929 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £35,308 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UEA 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 across the University to ensure compliance with the University's 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.
Previous applicants for the role of Associate Category Manager SC4603 need not apply.
Benefits include:
39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University 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 Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
Campus Facilities:
Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
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.
Closing date: 15 April 2024
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
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Further Information
For further information, including the Job Description and Person Specification, please see the attached Candidate Brochure.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Rob Bloomer, Associate Director, Procurement and Insurance on [email protected]
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