Sourcing Manager - Estates
Client:Castlefield Recruitment are currently working in partnership with University of Lancashire, one of the largest universities in the UK. Tracing its roots back to 1828, University of Lancashire is an international, multi-campus university looking to lead the way in modern learning today.Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sourcing Manager – Estates. Covering a wide range of areas including maintenance, catering and general build you will work with the Estates Directors, Deputy Directors and Project Managers to provide sound procurement advice, deliver projects and manage resources. Duties will include;Take ownership of projects within the Estates category to develop the category vision and deliver the category planEngage collaboratively with stakeholders at all levelsProvide sound procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders in line with the University’s Procurement CodeMaximise the use of university funds by delivering efficiencies and savings on procurement projects within estatesPromote commercial best practice Develop supplier relationshipsAddress non-compliance issues within category and deliver compliant procurementsWork collaboratively with wider procurement team to contribute to the delivery of University of Lancashire’s 2021 – 2028 strategic objectivesPromote responsible procurement by engaging with SME’s and the local communityPerson:The successful Sourcing Manager – Estates:Experience of delivering multiple high value/high risk procurement projectsMCIPS or equivalentTrack record of delivering savingsPublic Sector procurement experienceContract negotiation experienceWorking knowledge of Estates and Facilities categoryPlease note that direct approaches and speculative CV's will be directed to Castlefield Recruitment to be included in the recruitment process.
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