Category Manager for Professional Services

4 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

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.

Key Accountabilities 

Proactively manage contracts and framework agreements within their portfolio of procurement projects through the full procurement life cycle of concept; requirements gathering; tendering; assessment; contract negotiation and award; in-contract escalation and resolution; and end of contract Provide an effective procurement service relating to all aspects of category management including development of appropriate category management strategies; performance measures; ensuring and reporting upon compliance with audit requirements, Public Procurement Regulations, value for money, and University policies and procedures Lead the category and provide guidance to stakeholders across the University on operation of structured engagements and management plans for all suppliers of works, goods and services within the procurement category Negotiate and agree contractual terms and subsequently, on behalf of the University, sign contracts, commercial agreements and award contracts for the supply of works, goods and services Working with University stakeholders, negotiate with suppliers to resolve procurement contract conflicts and disagreements to obtain the best possible resolution for the University taking into account contractual responsibilities and potential legal repercussions Ensure that suppliers (and sub-contractors) are appointed on appropriate and proportionate terms and conditions cognisant of the risk profile of each contract. E.g., on a contract-by-contract basis consider appropriate insurance cover, data protection clauses, limits of liability, social value and modern slavery considerations Working with key internal and external stakeholders, recommend new and updated procedures related to best practice in procurement category management, to ensure they meet the requirements of both Effective engagement and representation with regional, national and international sector, category and related bodies to ensure the University’s needs are reflected 

The Person 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

A current and comprehensive understanding of contract law and Procurement Regulations Working knowledge of customs and excise procedures Demonstrable skills in procurement category management and project management Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating complex contractual documents Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent inter-personal and negotiation skills Extensive experience of working to tight deadlines without supervision

Attributes and Behaviour 

Comfortable working at a complex level; multi-disciplinary and multi-site considerations, School/Service/Faculty/University priorities and conflicting demands Works through the implications of situations in order to identify the most appropriate way forward to meet strategic goals Understands the regional, national and global procurement context, financial trends, government policies and their impact on the University Gets involved in external groups across relevant sectors Operates in a number of different teams and groups across the organisation Anticipates future demands for staff, information etc Considers large amounts of complex information quickly and identifies key issues

Qualifications  

Bachelors degree / graduate in a business or related subject or extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in procurement Professional membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS, Qualification Level 6) desirable

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 26634


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