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Deputy Head of Procurement (Specialism Buildings & Construction)

Employer
University of Brighton
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
Salary: £35,211 to £42,036 per annum
Closing date
24 Feb 2019

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University Of Brighton

Deputy Head of Procurement (Specialism Buildings & Construction)

Finance Department

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £35,211 to £42,036 per annum

Do you want to work in a thriving university and contribute to ensuring a positive student experience through fit for purpose, high quality buildings? Would you enjoy the benefits of generous annual leave, membership of and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, on-campus sports facilities with discounted membership and family friendly policies?

This role will be an integral part of the University’s Procurement Insurance Services team and work closely with the Estate and Facilities Management Department (EFM).

The role will include:

Providing strategic procurement leadership, advice expertise. Building professional relationships, to initiate and lead change. Enabling all staff to deliver quality improvements and generate value for the University. Working with EFM to evaluate and develop existing procedures to ensure value for money has been obtained in all buildings and construction related procurement. Enhancing expertise and build procurement capability and capacity. The organisation of sessions with internal customers to identify procurement opportunities that lead to improvements in procurement practice. Lead the development and facilitate the implementation of the EFM Procurement Plan. To succeed in the role, you will be qualified to degree level qualification, ideally be a fully qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS) or have relevant equivalent knowledge and analytical skills gained through work experience at a similar level. You will also have a high level of knowledge and experience of procurement practices and forms of contract particularly those relating to buildings and construction and proven commercial negotiating skills. In addition you will have demonstrable experience of influencing others to achieve agreed outcomes and leading and managing organisational business process change.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent position and job sharers are welcome to apply.

To apply please visit http://jobs.brighton.ac.uk/FI5083-18-590-R.

Closing Date: Sunday 24 February 2019

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: FI5083-18-590-R

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The University of Brighton is a community of over 21,000 students and 2,600 staff. We have one of the best teaching quality ratings in the UK and a strong research record, factors which contribute to our reputation as a leading modern university.

We are a thriving, multi-campus coastal university delivering innovative career-focused courses at undergraduate and postgraduate degree level and our research and teaching transforms lives and benefits communities worldwide. The university offers a wide range of jobs in both academic and support roles, with competitive salaries and flexible working opportunities.

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