Procurement and Contracts Manager

We are excited to announce a new job opening for a Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our Finance & Procurement Department. This role requires someone who is organised, self-motivated and has strong negotiation skills. As the Procurement & Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, and contributing 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. If you are interested in this opportunity, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities include:

• Contribute to, and manage a comprehensive procurement policy, strategy and activity for the College.
• Develop, manage and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
• Negotiate with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level to ensure optimal supplier performance and price.
• Develop, implement and maintain an evaluation process to measure effective supplier performance and compliance
• Develop and implement a strategy to ensure the procurement function is operating in line with the objectives of the College to add value, mitigate supply chain risk and deliver cost savings.
• Manage the development of contracts, contractual relationships and contract management to deliver continuous improvement in delivery of goods and services.
• Lead and manage the Procurement team to deliver the appropriate support to the College to ensure corporate and business development objectives are met.
• Provide specific, expert procurement advice and guidance to senior management, heads of departments and managers in order to achieve the College’s business objectives.
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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 prior to 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 prior to 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 of 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; to 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.

Our aim is 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 to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days 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 UK 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.

*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 encourage 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. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

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.