About the role

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic professional to join our small but sector-leading, high impact and close-knit Procurement Team. As a Category Manager, you would be responsible for managing a number of procurement categories, including digital services, to ensure that the supplier contracts awarded are compliantly procured, give value for money, support the University’s strategic plan and take proportionate account of risk. This is an exciting time to be joining us, as we look to take advantage of the new public procurement legislation.

As part of the Finance division, you would follow a hybrid working pattern, with an expectation to work from our main campus 1 to 2 days per week, dependant on ongoing activities and team requirements.

About you

With thorough knowledge of public procurement law, you will have experience of vetting contract terms and conditions, with a good understanding of contract law. Significant experience in a similar role is key, alongside experience of managing a number of project simultaneously.

With flexibility and a keen eye for detail, you will have the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities. You will have the ability to influence decision making at all levels, whilst being able to build relationships and provide innovative solutions to complex problems.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to James Trotter at [email protected].

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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