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    Category Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Aston University

    Aston University
    Aston University Birmingham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time, Permanent, Fixed-Term/Contract
    Description

    Aston University is recruiting to this role in the Procurement Team which is part of the Finance Department. Reporting to the Head of Procurement and Insurance, the role is a great opportunity to further your career in procurement and contribute to the development of the University's procurement function.

    You will carry out procurement activity for the University including running quotation/tendering processes from start to finish, strategic contract management whilst ensuring compliance with the University's finance and procurement policies and regulations and ensuring best practice and value for money principles are upheld, maximising commercial and social value/sustainability benefits to the University.

    We are looking for candidates with procurement experience, ideally including some public sector experience. You will have the ability to develop working relationships with key stakeholders across the University and a 'can-do' attitude and experience of delivering savings, negotiation and contract management. Ideally you will have (or be working towards) a CIPS qualification or similar.

    Appointments to Category Manager or Procurement Officer based on skills and experience with opportunity for progression from Procurement Officer to Category Manager dependent on experience and knowledge of the role.

    Please contact Neil Bayliss, Head of Procurement and Insurance ) for further information or for an informal discussion.

    There are 2 posts available:

    1 x Permanent Category Manager/Procurement officer

    1 x Permanent Category Manager/Procurement officer - Fixed term Maternity cover role

    You will be asked to indicate in your application which role(s) you are applying for.

    What we offer:

    • Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
    • Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
    • Excellent training and development opportunities.
    • A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
    • Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
    • Great family-friendly policies.
    • On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
    • Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

    Further details: Job Details University Information

    £29,605 to £44,263 per annum

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