Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsNewly created role for you to put your stamp onAmazing Private School with circa 380 studentsAbout Our ClientUWC Atlantic is the founding College of the United World Colleges (UWC) global education movement. Its home is the beautiful 12th Century St Donat's Castle in South Wales, where students from over 90 countries come for two years to live and work together in a dynamic learning landscape.UWC is a deliberately diverse, mission-driven international college with a strong commitment to the educational principles of Kurt Hahn, its founder, and a passionate belief in the importance of education as a force for good in the world - to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.Since 1962, UWC has entrusted students with authentic responsibility and guided them to make appropriate choices and to learn from their mistakes. It is through this trust, responsibility and accountability that students learn that they can make a difference ('You are needed') and that through effort and engagement they can achieve far more than they ever imagined ('There is more in you than you think').UWC empowers bridge-builders, systems changers and compassionate global citizens through the delivery of a pioneering and distinctive IB (International Baccalaureate) educational model.UWC's student body is hugely diverse (from around 90 countries every year) based on its ability to reach out across the globe to attract and encourage new students from vastly differing political, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. These inspirational young people, the next generation of leaders, are drawn from among the most marginalised groups of today's world and the most privileged. Students are selected on their promise and potential to create impact in the fields of sustainability, social justice and peace. The College offers one of the most comprehensive scholarship programmes available at pre-University level, with 50% of students receiving financial support.Job DescriptionAre you a Procurement specialist looking for a fantastic challenge in a newly created role?UWC Atlantic is looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager to take ownership of procurement across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership in developing and embedding a procurement function from the beginning, enhancing our procurement and supply chain in line with a focus on sustainability.The role holder will report to the Director of Finance and will be at the centre of contract negotiations, leading and advising on procurement for large capital projects (a £20m capital refurbishment project is in the pipeline) together with costing and cyclical re-tendering for core services provided to the college, such as wealth managers, insurance and audit.This role requires both strategic and operational skills as a large part of the role is the requirement to be hands on - receiving purchase requisitions and purchasing on behalf of all departments in the college from the large contracts down to stationery. The successful candidate will enjoy balancing the two different elements of the role and will support others to up-skill their knowledge and experience in procurement. The role would also be considered on a 0.8 FTE basisThe role will include, but not be limited to;To implement and oversee the college's sourcing capabilities and supply chain.Responsible for evaluating suppliers, products and services, negotiating contracts and acquiring the most cost-efficient deals without compromising on quality within a reasonable time.Accountable for monitoring the procurement process, direction, coordination and evaluationLead on procurement and identify areas for continuous improvement, manage risk and mitigationSupport the achievement of strategic goals by advancing the procurement process in line with the 10 year visionCollaborate with the Director of Finance and the Director of Operations and Sustainability to ensure all key goals are included in the procurement processLiaising with colleagues to determine their product and service needs as well as providing advice and guidance to ensure best practice and that suppliers are strategically alignedDevelop strong relationships with stakeholders and suppliers whilst managing the supplier contractsIntroduce and implement a formalised tender process for large scale projects and purchasesTaking accountability for progress reporting and regular supply chain analysisDevelop long range sourcing plans for key areas of the college using appropriate thinking, behaviour and practicesReview supplier performanceAct as purchaser for all departments across the college; receiving purchase requisitions, placing orders and managing suppliersUnderstand the supplier base and product specificationsExplore new supplier opportunities by researching the market and compare pricingEstablish souring, purchasing and inventory control processesAchieve cost savings by following the marketing to identify price trends and future availability of materials and goodsDevelop and lead a purchasing strategy to deliver maximum value and standardisationThe Successful ApplicantAre you up for the challenge of becoming UWC Atlantic's 1st Strategic Procurement Manager?We are looking for candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes;Demonstrable experience in developing a Value For Money Procurement Strategy for a business/organisationRelevant experience, training and/or qualifications in the field of ProcurementA "Can do" attitude where egos are left at the door and you are happy to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.Experience of working in a results driven environmentExperience of data analysisCritical problem solving abilityThe ability to communicate effectively both written and verbalWhat's on OfferSalaryA competitive negotiable salaryPensionOption to join a contributory Pension SchemeAnnual leave entitlement25 days a year, rising to 30 days after 5 years serviceUWC Atlantic Winter break (normally 2 weeks) - non contractual8 Public HolidaysMeals - non contractual Employees are entitled to one free meal per day to be taken on campusUse of Campus Facilities - non contractualThe health and wellbeing of our employees is important and free use of the College gym and swimming pools is available for all employees. If you wish to attend any additional classes that are running, a small charge would be made for these activitiesContactRoss BrownQuote job refJN-092023-6189468Phone number+44 2920 642 030Job summaryJob functionProcurement & Supply ChainSubsectorIndirect ProcurementSectorBusiness ServicesLocationCardiffContract typePermanentConsultant nameRoss BrownConsultant phone+44 2920 642 030Job referenceJN-092023-6189468
