Buyer
- Employer
- The Open University
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
- Salary
- £35333 - £42155 per annum + benefits
- Closing date
- 5 Sep 2022
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- Sector
- Purchasing
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
Job Details
Our client is the UK's largest university and a world leader in flexible part-time education. Combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, they are committed to transforming lives through education.
They are looking to recruit a Permanent Buyer to join their Finance & Business Services team.
Paying between £35,333 - £42,155 per annum, dependent on experience. This role is working a 37 hour week which can be remote with adhoc travel to Milton Keynes.
The role
The post holder will provide a professional procurement service including, stakeholder engagement, tendering, commercial negotiation, and supplier management. At all times ensuring that value for money is achieved and ensuring that procurement decisions consider financial, environmental, health & safety and ethical policies and regulations.
Skills and experience
- CIPS qualified or commensurate experience.
- Excellent communication skills, excellent commercial negotiation skills, ability to network with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- Have experience of working with staff at all levels to develop project sourcing strategies for key areas of spend.
- Have experience of preparing and drafting tender documentation under official PCR 2015 procurement procedures.
- Have experience or knowledge of public sector procurement and PCR 2015 procurement Regulations. Have experience of reviewing, drafting and negotiation of commercial contractual documents.
What you get in return
The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary and excellent staff benefits, including 33 days' annual leave (plus 3 additional days for the Christmas closure period) and pension. They are an equal opportunities employer with an emphasis on staff wellbeing and a positive work/life balance.
The client promotes diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
If you feel this role is of interest, and you are interested in reviewing a full person specification, please send your CV for review
Company
Manpower are working with The Open University as their strategic partner for all temporary, contingent and permanent requirements across their various locations.
How would you like to help someone change their life?
The Open University is the UK's largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Our research underpins the teaching we deliver to some 200,000 students as the UK's largest university. Nearly three quarters (72%) of Open University research was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Uniquely we operate within the four nations of the UK, with nation offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh as well as regional offices in England and our head office in Milton Keynes.
All of our roles play a key part in our students' journey. The Open University helps anyone in the UK better themselves, whatever their age, background or circumstances. Dip into our series of Open Diaries and discover what it's like for our students to take that life-changing step that you could be a part of.
Testimonials
Jo Priddey
I started working with the OU as temporary staff through Manpower during the pandemic. I thought the initial training was fantastic and felt well prepared to start working. When I was offered a permanent position it was great that the OU took my personal needs into consideration so that I am able to complete my degree and work 4 days a week.
Charles White
The recruitment process was smooth from start to finish. As an applicant, it was useful to have the selection process made clear to you from the outset. Communication from Manpower was, and remains, good. Excellent candidate care continues to be provided, they are both responsive and proactive.
Anonymous
So far the Open University has been the best job I have ever had, a very relaxed environment, everyone open to helping one another, no pressure and all trainers prioritise the quality of calls rather than the quantity.
Sarah George
Whilst working at the Open University, the support I have received has been outstanding; from colleagues at advisor level, to the senior management team, there is not a question or query that has not been resolved without a swift and appropriate response.
Thecla Chakunte
Working with the Open University has opened me to a lot. There are a lot of trainings to improve your skills and open you to other possibilities. There is room for growth. A lot of it. And did you know you can study for FREE as permanent staff? Wow! There are other juicy perks too.
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