Assistant Category Manager

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Finance Department
Finance
CSM - King's Cross, London UK
Grade 4
£34,326 - £42,155 per annum

Fixed Term - 12 months

Full time - 35 hours per week

30 September 2018 23:55

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a general Category Manager to support the University during a period of transformation to a strategic category management model.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in procurement and be keen to develop their knowledge and experience across key category areas. The assistant category manager will provide assistance to specialist and experienced category managers covering IT, Estates and Indirect, as well as leading on procurement projects on behalf of the university, its entities and other organisations for which the university provides a procurement service.

You will have demonstrable experience in procurement including assisting on the development of category strategy including using market data analysis, insight, research analysis and sourcing strategies as well as supply chain management. You will also have experience of managing the procurement of categories, renewals and extensions to ensure compliance with legal and internal obligations.

The post will support the wider objectives of the corporate procurement team of repositioning the procurement function as a strategic partner with stakeholders and promoting best practice throughout the university and its partner organisations.

About you

As a good communicator you will be capable of building strong working relationships with stakeholders; building trust during a cultural transformation period. You will also have good general procurement experience and a willingness to learn and develop in your profession.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. If you have any queries you may contact procurementrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

This opportunity is closed to applications.