We are excited to announce a new job opening for a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our Finance & Procurement Department. This role requires an organised, self-motivated person with strong negotiation skills. As the Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and contribute to the Procurement Policy and Strategy under the guidance of the Head of Finance & Procurement.
The successful candidate will be the go-to person for Procurement & Contracts within the College and will play a key role in improving College Processes. We look forward to hearing from you if you are interested in this opportunity.
Responsibilities include:
- Contribute to, and implement best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
- Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet the College's business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the College to function and compete effectively in the market. Contribute to overall College business strategy and annual budget process
- Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate. Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
- Develop, implement and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
- Be accountable for end-to-end procurement and contractual process for key goods and services, dealing with external stakeholders at all levels and internal commissioning Directors, Heads of Service and Managers in all aspects of the provision procured
- Be responsible for contract management throughout the life of the procurement cycle, and for the upkeep of the contract register, dealing with external stakeholders at all levels and internal commissioning Directors, Heads of and Managers in all aspects of the provision procured
- Be responsible for developing sourcing and contracting strategies for commercial agreements for the supply of goods and services dealing with external stakeholders at all levels and internal commissioning Directors, Heads of and Managers in all aspects of the provision procured
- Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes (eProcurement)
- Ensure contract terms and conditions and commercial schedules are as per the tender (ITT) documents and Supplier Proposals with suppliers of all services tendered for
- To continuously provide specific procurement advice and guidance to senior management, heads of division and managers
For the full job description and person specification, please click here.
Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused, committed to our vision of working together to transform lives. They should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within their core values.
Education & Training
- GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
- Degree or equivalent professional experience
- A specific procurement qualification is desirable but not essential
Experience
- Understanding of financial regulations and UK Government procurement legislation.
- Experience in managing service providers and achieving service level agreements.
- Previous senior role in procurement and contract management.
For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.
Bradford College
At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.
Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.
We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.
Benefits of working at Bradford College:
- Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
- Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
- Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
- Annual salary reviews
- Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
- Free sports and gym facilities
- Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
- Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
- Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
- Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
- Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
- On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
- A host of training development opportunities
- Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
- The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
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*If you have the drive to develop your skills and abilities further, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.
Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.
Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.