Strategic Purchasing Adviser

Location: Hybrid – White City

About the role:

Are you a strategic purchasing professional? Do you have experience in working in a fast-paced Procurement team? Do you want to be a key member of a team that drives organisational success?

We are looking to appoint a strategic purchasing adviser to join the University’s Procurement team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role with principal responsibility for the implementation and adoption of preferred supplier agreements on an Imperial-wide basis and monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of such agreements and of establishing supplier agreements to facilitate the consolidation of Imperial’s supplier base in areas where there is relatively medium/low value purchasing activity.

What you would be doing:

• Lead and Co-ordinate the implementation and adoption of preferred supplier agreements covering the broad range of different supply categories including support services, IT, laboratory, specialised services and other goods and services from time to time purchased by Imperial.
• Provide professional procurement advice and consultation to departmental managers and buyers across departments that support the contract management and delivery process including from time to time the development and drafting of technical specifications, competitive tendering and supplier evaluation and selection.
• Ensure the effective communication, promotion and marketing of purchasing agreements and provide professional advice/guidance as required.
• Deliver cost reductions through the implementation of modern and professional strategic purchasing techniques ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Support the established of the buyer network and drive procurement activities/improvements and ensure these activities are conducted in accordance with Prince II project management methodologies
• Be an active member of relevant working groups and committees and represent and promote the Procurement team to ensure that issues are raised appropriately and acted upon accordingly

What we are looking for:

• Experience of a Procurement role working in a complex environment in either the public or private sector
• Demonstrable experience of managing procurement programmes and projects delivering important change
• Ability to analyse external market and management reports to inform decision-making
• Experience and self-sufficiency in the use of the following computer software: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to be a key player in a team that is integral to the smooth running of Imperial’s Procurement Team. 
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

Due to the nature of this role, we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as possible to avoid disappointment.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact:

Finance Development at finance-development@imperial.ac.uk

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