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UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 42,000 students from 150 different countries. As well as being a global leader in teaching, UCL is also recognised as one of the most successful research institutions in the world. UCL spends over £600 million per year with third parties. The aim of our procurement function is to deliver a first-class Procurement service which supports UCL’s Sustainable Procurement Strategy and the aims of UCL. The organisation recognises that significant benefits could be delivered through more effective sourcing and supplier management, combined with better demand management. Delivering strong revenue growth, whilst effectively managing the cost base, will provide UCL with the financial capacity required to invest in the future and to deliver its 2034 strategic plan.

About the role

We are keen to receive applications from senior procurement professionals for this rare opportunity to work as a Grade 9 senior manager in UCL's STEM Services category team with a focus on indirect procurement of services. In this role the successful applicant will be managing procurement and commercial contract management activity, drive forward buying and commercial solutions to deliver strategic drivers for the category, work with allocated Faculties and Departments to drive tangible value for money and optimised solutions, identify and promote best practice and liaise with users to roll out and integrate new ways of working. The successful post-holder will report directly to the Head of Corporate Services and will be accountable for the following activities: • Developing individual procurement plans which meet the needs of both the category and sustainabilty) • Negotiating Value for Money (VfM) commercial arrangements for the category • Managing large scale tenders • Advising on compliance matters such as when to compete and when to sole source • Ensuring UCL’s interests are reflected in commercial deals • Developing and maintaining subject matter expertise related to the category and buying needs of faculties • Recruiting, developing & retention of highly capable staff, supported by clear development/career plans • Assessing demand on existing contracts and developing transition plans for new suppliers as appropriate • Developing an appropriate Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process for the category that is tiered to identify specific types of suppliers needing slightly different SRM approaches • Owning and driving non pay saving initiatives across the category • Continuously improving business processes across the category and faculties, putting in place innovative new ways of working • Making a significant and valued contribution to the Commercial Leadership Team, jointly shaping the Commercial strategic plan and driving its execution

About you

We are keen to receive applications from candidates with the following attributes: • Graduate calibre with degree or equivalent level of commercial experience coupled with evidence of further formal professional development • Significant commercial and senior level procurement experience • Experienced buyer with the ability to develop and implement robust procurements and contracts • Strong leadership skills and experience, including transformation and change management • Experienced in recruiting, developing and retaining highly capable staff and building high performing teams • Expert negotiation skills with experience of delivering complex and large-scale commercial solutions • Experienced in working in large, complex and decentralised organisations with a significant number of diverse stakeholders Further Details • This is a Grade 9 role with a salary range of £60,692 to £65,823. • We have a remote first policy with occasional ad hoc travel to our offices in Central London. • The advert will close on 31 November at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. • A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. • If you have any queries about the role, please contact [email protected]. • If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Taneta Darko at [email protected]. • The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.