Senior IT Buyer
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,000 - £45,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2019
Job overview
Senior IT Buyer
Do you know the difference between the price and value?
If you do, then Cambridge Assessment is keen to talk to you about a new Senior IT Buyer position in their Procurement team. Working cross-functionally on a global scale, you’ll be comfortable ensuring we get the right suppliers in place balancing the need to drive value and manage risk.
Who are we?
Cambridge Assessment helps create a brighter future for millions of learners across the globe - through world class qualifications and education programmes that give people the confidence to fulfil their potential. It’s critical work and worthy of the best Procurement Team. As one of our Senior IT Buyers, you will be relentless, determined, focussed and curious.
What will you be doing?
This role will see you taking responsibility for commercial processes which secure value-for-money products and services, supporting the development and the implementation of sourcing strategies. Although every day will be different, the kinds of activities you will regularly be doing include:
- Working closely with project teams to help define supplier requirements
- Engaging the market to find the right suppliers
- Negotiating the commercial principles underpinning supplier engagements
- Providing ongoing monitoring and support around supplier engagements
What type of person are we looking for?
It’s essential that you have experience in IT procurement, such as hardware, software (dealing with large vendors such as SAP or Oracle), licenses, professional services, coupled with a sound working knowledge of agreements and service levels. Knowledge of SAP SRM would also be desirable. Commercial acumen and analytical skills are vital, together with an operational understanding of key commercial legal principles.
You’ll be a self-starter who is flexible and feels comfortable managing stakeholders at all levels. Collaboration is crucial as our organisation advances through its current digital transformation programme.
Where are we based?
Only a short walk from Cambridge Train Station, our new contemporary office The Triangle has brought everyone together. Outdoor spaces for relaxation and work include a number of courtyard gardens and facilities, plus employee centric facilities such as a Wellbeing Centre and a Rowing Room, through to a pizza oven and a large subsidised restaurant freshly cooked on site by our own staff.
What is our culture like?
We actively support diversity and inclusion and recognise the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels valued for the contribution they make. However, we also recognise that there is still work to do. That’s why inclusion, combined with well-being, is a vital part of our engagement strategy.
We are a friendly and supportive team, who take the needs of the business very importantly, whilst not taking ourselves too seriously. We recognise that it’s ok to make mistakes as long as you learn to grow from them, and we are there to support each other. We’d say we are open, collaborative and professional, and are looking for someone who can bring their experiences and help us deliver our future.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:
- Generous contributory pension
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers
- Cycle scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Subsidised staff restaurants
- Support for professional qualifications
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches lead to innovation and create an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 August and interviews will be held on week commencing 19 August.
If you’re successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application.
To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter
https://careers.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/job/Cambridge-Senior-Buyer/541399201/
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About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press & Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.
The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.
The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.
OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications. Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.
We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do
And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.
Real development opportunities
We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills.
We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.
Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?
We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas
- Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
- Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
- Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
- Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
- Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).
In addition to…
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance related pay.
- Subsidised staff restaurants.
- At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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