Salary: £34,866 to £45,163 and the role currently attracts a £10k annual market supplement, in addition to base salary.
Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 19 January 2025.
The Role We have an exciting opportunity within Procurement Services and are keen to encourage interest from Procurement professionals to join our team within Newcastle University's Finance Hub.
Your role will be to lead the Laboratory and Medical Services category through effective and compliant category tender management and contract negotiation, reporting into Senior Procurement Manager. Your role will 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.
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. 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 Public 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.
Qualifications Bachelors degree / graduate in a business or related subject or extensive experience in procurement.
Desirable Professional membership Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS, Qualification Level).
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.
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Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Closing Date: 19 January 2025.
The Role We have an exciting opportunity within Procurement Services and are keen to encourage interest from Procurement professionals to join our team within Newcastle University's Finance Hub.
Your role will be to lead the Laboratory and Medical Services category through effective and compliant category tender management and contract negotiation, reporting into Senior Procurement Manager. Your role will 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.
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. 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 Public 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.
Qualifications Bachelors degree / graduate in a business or related subject or extensive experience in procurement.
Desirable Professional membership Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS, Qualification Level).
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.
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