Category Manager

Looking for a new opportunity?  As a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and ranked 155 in the world according to the https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings , your procurement skills, sustainability and commercial knowledge could empower you to make a significant impact by managing the procurement of various works, goods and services across the Facilities Management category. 

We are seeking an experienced, creative and solution-driven Category Manager to lead our Facilities Management category. The role will be responsible for helping to drive value from procurement of works, goods and services whilst realising the university’s responsible procurement ambitions.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in category management and have a good level of experience in works procurement, preferably including public sector procurement experience. This is an exciting opportunity to influence and deliver procurement solutions for our bought works, goods and services in line with the University’s sustainable goals. 
 
The successful candidate will be able to: 

• Develop and manage the Facilities Management Category Plan. 
• Line manage and develop a Senior Procurement Officer and Procurement Officer. 
• Source solutions that support the University responsible procurement strategy whilst also realising value for money. 
• Deliver Cashable and Non-cashable savings to support the University’s savings targets. 
• Develop procurement strategies that are both innovative and compliant with the Procurement Act 2023.  
• Collaboratively work with multiple stakeholder on multiple procurements at any one time. 
• Communicate and present to senior stakeholders on category strategy and procurement projects. 
• Use AI and other tools to enhance the procurement function. 
• Undertake spend data analysis & research using a range of sources to support proposed strategies. 

You can view the Job Description & Person Specification here. 

To apply, please submit your CV, salary expectations and a covering letter stating why you should be appointed to this post. 

The University of Exeter  

The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer and an Athena Swan accredited institution. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce. 

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• Hybrid working arrangement – working minimum of 1 day [Thursday] on campus per week 
• 41 days leave per year includes bank holidays and university closure days 
• options for flexible working within Service needs 
• numerous discounts at leading retailers 
• onsite gyms on all campuses and a cycle to work scheme 
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy 
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

Further information 

Please contact Dave Burchill (d.burchill@exeter.ac.uk) Head of Strategic Procurement for any further information.  

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