Job Description

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Professional Services

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Finance, Planning, Property and Commercial Operations

Salary:

40,497 to 45,413 per annum

Post Type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

Friday 18 July 2025

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Reference:

HR0185197


This job is only available to University of Bradford staff. It may be released externally should we not appoint internally.

University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last four years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

Directorate

The University of Bradford Procurement Team maximises best value and commerciality from its non-pay expenditure by providing specialist advice and support to key stakeholders on strategic and operational procurement and contract management activity. Areas of responsibility for the successful candidate will include knowledge of Public Procurement legislation; tendering processes and commercial risk; supplier deliverables, negotiation, and relationship management. You will be part of a small but impactful procurement team who interact with all areas of the University, both academic and professional services, as well as engaging with external collaborative organisations, to ensure best practice across the wider higher education sector.

What you will be doing:

The Associate Procurement Manager plays a key role in helping to maximise commerciality and deliver best value and cost effectiveness across a wide range of non-pay expenditure. The Associate Procurement Manager will lead and manage the delivery of tenders and projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders and organisations. The Associate Manager will be responsible for delivering and recording Efficiencies and cost savings whilst supporting the function on its journey to deliver professional excellence. The Associate Procurement Manager will work alongside, and report into, the Head of Procurement.

Qualifications/ experience:

Prospective candidates will be working towards the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS) qualification. Proven experience of working within a similar role in a large, complex organisation, managing end to end tendering processes Appropriate knowledge and experience of working to public procurement regulations. A proven track record of collaboration with excellent stakeholder management, communication skills and the ability to be self-directed.

Celebrating Diversity - The University of Bradford

At the University of Bradford, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where every individual is valued and respected. We actively celebrate differences and believe that a diverse workforce enriches our community and strengthens our performance. As part of our commitment to positive action, we encourage applications from all backgrounds to help us reflect the diversity of our university and the wider society.


At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

In Return we Offer:

25 days holiday (Grade 8) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas). Family-friendly policies Great campus facilities including: Unique fitness centre Eye clinic Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation, Counselling & mental health services On site nursery Food & drink outlets Generous employer contribution pension schemes - Universities Superannuation Scheme Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.

Additional Information:

If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Karen Davison 01274 232214 & procurement@bradford.ac.uk, we would love to hear from you.