Procurement Manager

LJMU are seeking an experienced professional for the position of Procurement Manager.

Working directly with the Head of Procurement you will have a crucial role in managing the procurement process, ensuring cost effective purchasing, managing internal and external relationships, and ensuring adherence to Financial Regulations.

You will work within the wider Finance Function, and in partnership with academic, technical and professional services staff, as part of the central procurement function at LJMU.

You will lead on procurement projects for goods and services as allocated, being responsible for the preparation and delivery of all stages of the procurement cycle. You will aim at ensuring continuity of supply, delivering value for money, influencing the wider impact of procurement and the sustainability/reduction in scope 3 carbon emissions.

You will also manage commercial and legislative risk relating to Procurement. You will be a key contact for individual faculties and departments, responsible for providing procurement advice, guidance and training on LJMU systems (e-procurement, e-tendering and procurement cards).

You will hold a degree-level qualification, or equivalent professional experience, along with extensive experience of managing complex tendering processes. Significant experience of internal financial regulations and UK public procurement legislation is also key as well as knowledge and experience of procurement tendering systems, strong problem-solving skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Whilst not essential, a CIPS qualification (or working towards CIPS) is desirable.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do.