Assistant Sourcing Manager

This role is Inside IR35.
Contract Length: Until 31/10/2022
Location: Preston

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of delivering multiple procurement projects using Project Management techniques.
• Experience of negotiating contract and commercial terms.
• Commercial experience with an understanding of Total Cost of Ownership and Demand Management approaches.
• Use of technology such as e-sourcing; finance systems and Microsoft packages.
• Delivery focus with an interest in recommending and promoting innovation.
• Able to understand customer needs and offer new ideas to challenge/influence the status quo in support of the business strategy.
• Written and verbal communication skills appropriate for the effective performance of the role and to communicate with senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of procurement legislation, tendering, contract management and supplier management.
• Commercial skills and developed analytical skills.
• Self-awareness, with a drive for constant self-improvement.
• Ability to analyse both financial and non-financial information to identify commercial opportunities.
• Ability to use technology such as e-sourcing; finance systems and Microsoft packages.
• Subject matter expert in respect of industry and market knowledge including networking experience relating to designated categories of spend.
• A mixed experience of both the private and public sector is an advantage but not essential.
• An understanding of and demonstrable commitment to the Universitys Values of;
• Common Sense

• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail
• and Trust
• as a framework for decisions, actions and behaviours.

DESIRABLE

• Delivery of multiple OJEU procurements.
• MCIPS membership (or equivalent) Degree