Category Manager for Professional Services

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Procurement Team based within Newcastle University's Finance Hub. The Hub is a large team of skilled and experienced colleagues who manage the financial business activities of the University. We provide a professional and proactive service to our students, colleagues and stakeholders. We are committed to supporting the personal and professional development of our team, this opportunity would therefore be ideal for a colleague keen for further progression, responsibility, and continued career development.

Your role will be to lead the Professional Services category through effective and compliant category and tender management and contract negotiation. You will be supported by the Senior Procurement Manager and be responsible for an Assistant Procurement Manager who you will line manage.

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can build relationships with key stakeholders at all levels in the organisation to effectively solve problems and be able to demonstrate this clearly in the application. To be highly successful in this role, you will bring with you the ability to think strategically to meet the changing and complex needs of our business.

Please reach out to Dave Anderson via email on to have a chat about this opportunity.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and a cover letter. Please complete any application questions as directed. Your cover letter is a supporting statement and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

We are happy to have discussions about flexible working and hybrid working is available for this position.

£33,966 to £36,024 with progression to £44,263. Plus £10,000 annual market supplement.


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