Assistant Category Manager - 13758-1

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 6 from: £33,895 to £38,388 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £40,507 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent                                 

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. 

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Join Our Procurement Team!

The Procurement Department is a team of dedicated professionals committed to supporting the University through expert procurement strategies. We provide guidance and a consultative approach to help manage expenditure, reduce risk, and improve quality, ensuring Value for Money (VfM) across all categories of spend.

We offer strategic leadership in sourcing, policy development, and governance for major procurement activities, while managing key supplier relationships.

Our core values include: 

• Achieving Best Value for all works, goods, and services.
• Ensuring transparency and fairness in all procurement processes.
• Treating all suppliers equally and fostering inclusive opportunities.
• Full compliance with UK legislation.
• Promoting responsible procurement, integrating social, economic, and environmental goals where possible.

Assistant Category Manager role:

We are seeking a proactive Assistant Category Manager to join our team, working alongside the Category Manager to deliver a high-quality Procurement service for a designated category area. This role will involve leading low risk/complexity tenders, supporting sourcing strategies, and managing supplier relationships to achieve value for money and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Category Manager to support business plans and deliver category-specific objectives.
• Lead and manage low-risk tenders, ensuring full project management and commercial risk oversight.
• Conduct market research, engage with suppliers, and provide actionable insights to improve procurement processes.
• Manage P2P processes and catalogue activities, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Participate in Quarterly Business Reviews, negotiate better terms, and foster supplier engagement.
• Advise on KPIs, SLAs, and implement sustainable procurement practices to benefit the University.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication, negotiation, and networking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Experience using e-sourcing platforms and supporting tender processes.
• Experience in supporting the Construction and Estates category is highly desirable.

If you're ready to make an impact and support all our procurement initiatives, apply now!

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is also committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 26 January 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing on: 3 February 2025

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.