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Procurement agent:Job description:Job location: Liverpool, Hybrid Liverpool, Hybrid working (2 days per week on-site) Who are we: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence dedicated to research, education, and the treatment of tropical diseases. Celebrating our 125th anniversary this year, LSTM has been at the forefront of advancements in global health, working towards the eradication of infectious diseases worldwide. The function: The Procurement team at LSTM is looking to appoint a skilled Procurement agent, who will provide a high level of professional procurement support to our internal stakeholders, ensuring they are fully supported with their purchasing and achieve the best value for money possible. this function will specifically support the procurement of equipment for our laboratories. Responsibilities: »Tenders and contract management » Manage and own category strategies for specific areas of expenditure, including identifying opportunities for savings, threats and risks » Manage the full tender process for tenders both within and outside of the scope of the PCR 2015;from identifying the need, determining the route to market, preparing tender documentation, review and evaulation of bids, supplier selection and negotiating contracts » Assess and review sourcing options including UK and overseas »Communications » Provide advice and support to requisitioners, colleagues and suppliers in complying with procurement policy and regulations » Design and deliver a procurement training programme for LSTM colleagues and suppliers to develop procurement knowledge » Collate and analyse data to produce reports for KPI's and compliance monitoring »Systems and eProcurement » Manage and develop the etendering system to ensure compliance with UK regulations » Support and train colleagues to use the eprocurement system »Sustaincapability » Ensure that sustainable and responsible principals are embedded within all procurement activity and all over the LSTM supply chain »Management » Line management tasks with responsibility for annual staff performance reviews, training and development and workload management The ideal candidate will bring: » practice of working within a higher education or public sector environment » Previous practice of procurement within a complex environment » Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures including the UK Public Contracts Regulations » practice in managing the full tender process from start to finish » Knowledge of public sector procurement frameworks » Demonstrable practice of stakeholder management and influencing expertise A Level 5 Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) qualification (or equivalent) would also be beneficial however, this is not essential as we would be keen to support the prosperous candidate through this qualification. this function has leadership abilities responsibilities so We are seeking for someone who can either bring managerial practice, or who has the desire to develop as a leader. Benefits of working at LSTM: » A income of £38,205 - £44,263 depending on practice » 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days » Generous occupational pension scheme » Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre » Plus, a host of family friendly policies Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and discapability. LSTM selects candidates located on expertise, qualifications, and practice. We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers. LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies. Skills:
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