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Finance Office
Full Time, Open-ended
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.
You will be responsible for leading the development of procurement plans and strategies, maximising the value for money obtained. You will also act as an escalation point for contract managers experiencing significant supplier performance issues.
You will have a good knowledge of public procurement law and contract law. You will need to be able to manage a number of projects simultaneously and be adept at building and managing relationships.
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.