Procurement Officer - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Reference:

MAR

Expiry date:
11:00, Mon, 1st Apr 2024
Location:

Liverpool

Salary:
£38, £44,263.

00 Per Annum- Benefits:

30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days
Procurement Officer

Permanent, Full-Time (35 hours per week)

£38,205 - £44,263

Liverpool, Hybrid working (2 days per week based on-site)
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Who are we:Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence dedicated to research, education, and the treatment of tropical diseases. Celebrating our 125
th

anniversary this year, LSTM has been at the forefront of advancements in global health, working towards the eradication of infectious diseases worldwide.

The role:

Underpinning the amazing work our researchers carry out, is a talented professional services team that are passionate about the part they play in improving global health.

The Finance, Procurement and Research Services team at LSTM is looking to appoint a skilled Procurement Officer, who will provide a high level of professional procurement support to our Head of Procurement, which will ensure all objectives in the group finance strategy can be met or exceeded.

Key responsibilities:

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Communications

Provide advice and support to requisitioners, colleagues and suppliers in complying with procurement policy
Design and deliver a procurement training programme for LSTM colleagues and suppliers to develop procurement understanding
Collate and analyse data to produce reports for KPI's and compliance monitoring

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Tenders and contract management

Manage and own category strategies for specific areas of expenditure, including identifying opportunities for savings, threats and risks
Identify, manage and see through to fruition tender projects and quotation exercises
Assess and review sourcing options including UK and overseas

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Systems and eProcurement

Manage and develop the etendering system to ensure compliance with UK regulations
Support and train colleagues to use the eprocurement system

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Sustainability

Ensure that sustainable and responsible principals are embedded within all procurement activity and throughout the LSTM supply chain

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Management

Line management duties with responsibility for annual staff performance reviews, training and development and workload management

We are looking for a proactive individual who can provide a quality service whilst ensuring value for money for LSTM and its subsidiaries.

Previous experience of procurement within a complex environment is essential, along with knowledge of procurement policies and procedures, experience in managing tender processes, working with procurement frameworks and contract negotiation.

Experience of working within higher education or a pharmaceutical environment would be highly advantageous as this position will support the expenditure for our laboratories.

This role has leadership responsibilities so we are looking for someone who can either bring managerial experience, or who has the desire to take the next step in their career and develop as a leader.

Benefits of working at LSTM:

A salary of £38,205 £44,263 depending on experience
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days
Generous occupational pension scheme
Governmentbacked cycle to work scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of family friendly policies

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

About LSTM:

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases.

Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

**LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.