Procurement Manager (Estates)

Anglia Ruskin University; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000

Job description

Procurement Manager (Estates)

Chelmsford / Cambridge (hybrid)

About Us

Anglia Ruskin University is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

We’re shaping the future through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to making a real difference. As a university known for impactful research, academic excellence, and strong industry partnerships, we take pride in creating a dynamic environment where talent thrives. This is evident in our agile working culture paired with excellent employee benefits.

Our Financial Services team is at the heart of this, providing expert support across the university. As our Procurement Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving procurement excellence, ensuring we deliver value-driven, sustainable solutions for our estates and facilities. Reporting to the Deputy Head of Procurement, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, develop strategic supplier relationships, and contribute to the efficient management of our university estate.

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine commercial expertise with meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

The Benefits

1. Salary of £38,249 - £44,128 per annum, depending on experience
2. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days plus bank holidays
3. Additional paid leave covering University discretionary closures such as Christmas
4. Excellent employer contribution pension scheme
5. Flexible working options
6. Support toward your professional development
7. Wellbeing resources, gym discounts, and free counselling
8. Free eye tests and flu jab vouchers
9. Staff discounts on retail, travel, and more
10. Family leave with up to 26 weeks’ full pay
11. Travel support and Cycle to Work Scheme
12. On-campus facilities and free resources
13. Volunteering opportunities

In this rewarding role, you’ll be a catalyst for change, shaping and streamlining key procurement processes that directly enhance and support the daily operations of our vibrant campus environments. What's more, we’ll champion your continued professional growth and provide a dynamic, supportive setting where your ideas will be heard, your contributions recognised, and your career ambitions fully nurtured.

So, if you want to take the next step in your career and be part of the success of a Gold TEF awarded university, read on and apply today!

The Role

Join us as the Procurement Manager and lead the way in delivering exceptional procurement solutions. With a strong focus on Estates and Facilities Management, you'll ensure excellence across all our campuses, driving impactful results every step of the way.

Collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, you'll offer expert strategic guidance, evaluate procurement needs, craft bespoke plans, and define clear service standards that drive successful outcomes.

In addition, you'll oversee tender processes, measure supplier performance against benchmarks, review contracts thoroughly, and ensure consistent delivery of exceptional value and service by suppliers.

Additionally, you will:

1. Address procurement-related enquiries from external stakeholders with professionalism and efficiency.
2. Utilise internal systems to analyse spend data, driving informed and strategic procurement planning.
3. Play a key role in enhancing procurement systems, streamlining processes, and refining procedures for optimal performance.

About You

To be considered as a Procurement Manager, you will need:

1. In-depth knowledge of Public Sector procurement regulations, coupled with the ability to provide expert procurement guidance
2. Proven track record in managing tendering processes and creating comprehensive tender documentation
3. Skilled in drafting contracts and delivering procurement services with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
4. Experience in data analysis, problem resolution, and producing clear, actionable reports
5. Exceptional organizational skills to effectively plan and manage complex activities
6. To be adept at building strong relationships and influencing positive outcomes
7. Proficient in IT, with a solid command of Microsoft Office applications
8. Proactive mindset with the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines
9. Degree-level education with relevant experience and evidence of ongoing professional development, or part-qualified in a relevant professional qualification with appropriate experience.

The closing date for this role is 3rd April 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon receipt of sufficient applications so early application is advised.

Other organisations may call this role Procurement Services Manager, Estates Procurement Manager, Procurement Services Lead, or Public Sector Procurement Manager.

Webrecruit and Anglia Ruskin University are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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