Category Manager (STEM & Estates)

Job title:

Category Manager (STEM & Estates)

Company:

Brunel University London

Job description

The Procurement Department is a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the University through expert procurement strategies. We provide guidance and a consultative approach to help manage expenditure, reduce risk, and improve quality, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) across all categories of spend.College / DirectorateDirectorate of ProcurementDepartmentProcurementFull Time / Part TimeFull TimePosted Date26/03/2025Closing Date22/04/2025Ref No4678Documents(Word, 87.1kb)Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge CampusSalary: Grade 8 from: £45,140 to £57,803 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £64,606 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.Hours: Full-timeContract Type: PermanentBrunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.For more information please visit:Join Our Procurement Team!The Procurement Department is a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the University through expert procurement strategies. We provide guidance and a consultative approach to help manage expenditure, reduce risk, and improve quality, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) across all categories of spend.We offer strategic leadership in sourcing, policy development, and governance for major procurement activities, while managing key supplier relationships.Our core values include:

• Achieving Best Value for all works, goods, and services.
• Ensuring transparency and fairness in all procurement processes.
• Treating all suppliers equally and fostering inclusive opportunities.
• Full compliance with UK legislation.
• Promoting responsible procurement, integrating social, economic, and environmental goals where possible.

Category Manager role:We are seeking a proactive Category Manager to join our team and deliver a high-quality Procurement service for a designated category area. This role will involve leading high-risk/complexity tenders, creating and delivering sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to achieve value for money and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the category vision and develop Category Plans that support the University’s sourcing strategies, while being flexible and collaborative across different categories as needed.
• Create a clear category vision and drive the execution of annual category plans. Gain a deep understanding of the Category from both internal and external perspectives. Build strong working relationships and actively engage with relevant stakeholders to foster collaboration. Identify and report on risks and issues, tracking progress through regular updates. Identify and promote value-added services across the University.
• Deliver budget efficiencies and maximise the use of University’s funds.
• Procure and negotiate contractual agreements effectively.
• Promote best commercial practise through stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Engage with subject matter experts and the local community to support the University’s Responsible Procurement goals. Ensure compliant procurement processes and contracts, while improving overall compliance metrics and addressing any non-compliance issues. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to establish Procurement as a Best-in-Class function.
• Lead and develop peers, direct reports and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the University’s vision and mission as encapsulated under the banner “Brunel 2030 – A university for a changing world”.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using e-sourcing platforms and lead on tender processes.
• Experience in managing the Construction & Estates Category is essential.
• As this role also covers the STEM category, experience in this field would be beneficial.

If you’re ready to make an impact and support all our procurement initiatives, apply now!We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is also committed to a hybrid working approach.For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visitClosing date for applications: Tuesday 22 April 2025 (Midnight)Interviews to be take place in person: w/c 5th May 2025 (most likely 8th May 2025)All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

Expected salary

£45140 – 57803 per year

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 04:01:56 GMT

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