Procurement Category Manager – IT & Digital

About the role

Procurement Category Manager – IT & Digital

Join Bournemouth University at an exciting point in its journey as we deliver BU2035 – To Learn is to Change.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing across our IT and Digital portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you will help shape investment in systems, software, cyber security, infrastructure, data and digital transformation.

Working as a trusted procurement business partner to senior leaders across the University, you will deliver compliant, high-value procurement solutions that enable innovation transformation, improve services and achieve best value.

About You

• MCIPS qualified
• Strong public procurement expertise
• Experience of complex IT / digital sourcing
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Commercially astute and analytical
• Ideally experienced in Higher Education or public sector environments

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex IT procurements end-to-end
• Build category strategies aligned to BU2035
• Partner with Digital leaders
• Deliver savings, value and supplier performance improvements
• Support transformation programmes and strategic change
• Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and governance requirements

We support flexible working, with a hybrid approach of approximately 2–3 days per week on campus.

Be part of a university where procurement plays a visible role in delivering digital progress and long-term success.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System.  Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. 

About the department

Our Procurement and Contract Management team has transformed significantly over the past few years and continues to evolve as we support delivery of BU2035. We are a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team who partner with colleagues across the University to deliver value, innovation and excellent service. Continuous improvement is a key part of our culture, and we work together to improve processes, increase efficiency and create a positive experience for stakeholders and suppliers alike.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

More than just a job!  Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

A job description for this position is available.

If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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