Category Manager – College & Indirect

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The opportunity

With the launch of the University’s new 10-year strategy UAL is experiencing an exciting period of change, presenting a wealth of new career opportunities to lead and deliver on the University aims.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement this new business critical role will collaborate with senior stakeholders to focus on College and Indirect category management to deliver efficient and proactive procurement needed to give students the education they need to flourish in a changing world, bringing high-quality creative education to more students than ever before and to change the world through our creative endeavor.

You will maximise the opportunity of UAL being a non- contracting body to drive value for money, whilst also ensuring compliance with both legislative regulations as well as UAL’s governance structures and Standing Financial Orders.

The postholder will advise on the most appropriate route to market, manage contract negotiations and champion robust supplier relationship management, supporting a philosophy of best practice principles for purchasing that upholds the University accreditations, ethical commitments and provides opportunities for suppliers to engage strategically with the University.

About you

Your profile should Include:

• Extensive experience working in a procurement role in a complex environment (Higher Education and Commercial environment highly desirable)
• Significant experience in a range of category management.
• Significant experience and success in managing senior level contract negotiations with large suppliers and stakeholders.
• Experience of lifecycle contract and supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrable experience of managing procurement programmes delivering significant change.
• Ability to analyse external markets and reports to inform the procurement strategy and financial decision making.
• Experience of building successful internal working relationships at a senior level, making presentations and sharing knowledge on procurement matters.

This role is being recruited for in partnership with Omni Recruitment Agency. To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Natalie Peterson on Natalie.Peterson@omnirms.com detailing your experience that makes you suitable for the role.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is home to a diverse body of over 6,000 academic, professional and technical staff who support more than 21,000 students from 130 countries.

The University is made up of 6 renowned Colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL is ranked second in the world for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings.

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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