In spending £100m a year on goods and services as diverse as IT software, laboratory supplies, cleaning supplies, research equipment, consultancy services and large-scale construction, the University must ensure value for money, compliance and risk management.
The central Procurement Team is responsible for setting out the University’s procurement strategy and rules, and leading high value/risk (£60k+) procurement exercises. The Procurement Team employs a category management approach whereby its procurement professionals specialise in the markets relevant to the University’s operations for example, IT & Telecoms, Estates, Laboratory and Professional Services; co-ordinating the University’s requirements from across its schools and services.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of procurement plans and strategies, maximising value for money. Act as an escalation point for contract managers experiencing significant supplier performance issues. Qualifications
Good knowledge of public procurement law and contract law. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong relationship building and management skills. Informal enquiries should be made to Mark Chester by email at
M.T.Chester@lboro.ac.uk . For more information refer to the
Job Description and Person Specification. Application closing date : 10th January 2025 Interviews date : Wc 20th January 2025 All applications should be submitted direct to Loughborough University and not via any third parties. £46,485 to £55,295 per annum
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Lead the development of procurement plans and strategies, maximising value for money. Act as an escalation point for contract managers experiencing significant supplier performance issues. Qualifications
Good knowledge of public procurement law and contract law. Adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong relationship building and management skills. Informal enquiries should be made to Mark Chester by email at
M.T.Chester@lboro.ac.uk . For more information refer to the
Job Description and Person Specification. Application closing date : 10th January 2025 Interviews date : Wc 20th January 2025 All applications should be submitted direct to Loughborough University and not via any third parties. £46,485 to £55,295 per annum
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