Senior Procurement Consultant - Brighton, United Kingdom - University of Sussex

University of Sussex
University of Sussex
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Brighton, United Kingdom

1 month ago

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The University of Sussex is a dynamic, innovative, top 50 university.

With a campus based in the South Downs National Park but just a few minutes from the city of Brighton and Hove, it provides an excellent working environment in a remarkable setting, combined with all that the city has to offer.


Creative thinking, intellectual challenge and collaborative working are fundamental to a Sussex education and that is reflected in our workplace too.

This is an exciting chance to join a team working at the center of the University.


Within the University's Finance department, the Strategic Procurement Team are responsible for identifying/supporting key areas of spend within the University and identifying ways of adding value through procurement processes whilst ensuring compliance.


You will lead in securing value for money from areas of the University's commercial relationships, with primary responsibility for expenditure relating to an assigned category, or categories, of spend within Professional Services.

In addition you will have a background in procurement and be experienced at leading tenders, competitive negotiations, supplier and stakeholder management at a senior level.

Experience of working within the Public Contracts Regulations, within the relevant category and having previous line management responsibility are desirable.

We will happily talk to individuals with the right attitude and general experience who can adapt their skillset accordingly.

This role has been mapped as equivalent to the "Professional" competence level in the CIPS Global Standards.

The post holder will therefore be expected to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and capability, and maintain a performance level up to and including this competence threshold.


  • Lead preprocurement, sourcing and contract management activity including strategy development, market engagement, tendering, negotiation, supplier debriefing, contract & performance management and exit activity where required. These will often be for large, complex requirements compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations.
  • Drive value for money in commercial contracts, transactions and arrangements for procuring goods and services and in ongoing relationships with suppliers.
  • Leading the development and implementation of category strategies, using market insight and strategic awareness to inform the content and identify opportunities for enhanced value for money in commercial arrangements
  • Represent the Procurement department in major strategic project and procurement initiatives, providing clear and constructive input, leadership, guidance and advice and sitting on relevant project/programme boards or working groups.
  • Develop and manage productive relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers to support delivery, implementation and management of commercial services, contract management and sourcing strategies.
  • Ensuring a pipeline of commercial and contract management activity is maintained across assigned area(s) of spend.
  • Tracking and analysing spend, savings, supplier performance and driving continuous improvement across assigned area(s) of spend.
  • The role may involve line management of one or more individuals, and therefore will involve leading, developing and line management to deliver quality outputs and a positive work environment.
  • Adherence, and ensuring reports adhere to, governance, legislative and policy requirements.
  • Through supplier relationships and contractual agreements, support the aims, commitments and ambitions set out within the University's Sustainability Strategy.
  • The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds._
  • You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, _Inclusive Sussex_, on our webpages._
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