Buyer

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

The Procurement Services team at the University of Cambridge has undergone an exciting change over the last 2 years, expanding the team and progressing the way we work with our suppliers and internal customers. Join our dynamic team of procurement professionals as we look for a skilled Buyer to drive excellence in our sourcing strategies and procurement processes.

As a Buyer at the University of Cambridge, you will play a pivotal role in fulfilling the procurement needs across our diverse devolved departments. With a focus on understanding project needs and offering expert procurement advice, you will be the key point of expertise during tender processes. But that's not all - your role extends to managing relationships with internal and third-party customers, as well as external suppliers, ensuring seamless coordination and a smooth procurement experience for all involved.

**The Role**

As a Buyer you will be responsible for fulfilling purchasing needs across the devolved departments of the University. You will be highly adaptable and will be allocated work with different departments to procure goods and services. Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all parties receive excellent service, and drive tangible value for money.

You will aim to identify and understand the needs of the project, offer advice on suppliers, act as key point of expertise during the tender or dispensation-from-competition process, and see purchases through to completion. This role manages relationships with internal and third-party customers, and with external suppliers, employing excellent coordination skills to ensure a smooth purchasing process for all stakeholders across all aspects of each project.

**Your Skills**

**Benefits**

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

- 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
- Defined benefits pension schemes
- Flexible working options
- Family-friendly initiatives
- Career development opportunities
- Support for health & mental wellbeing
- Discounts on shopping
- Rental deposit scheme
- Public transport season ticket loans
- Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

**Location**

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment. The aim of our approach is to enable as many staff as possible to work in a hybrid way if they wish and where their role allows.

Funding for this post is permanent.

Closing Date: 23rd February 2024

Interview Date: 6th March 2024

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.


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