Finance and Planning Division
Procurement Services
Associate Category Manager
Ref: SC4834
Starting salary from £30,805 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,174 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Category Manager to join the Procurement Service of the Finance and Planning Division of the University.
Key duties of the role include driving cashable and cost avoidance non-pay savings for the University in order to support and enable the delivery of Strategy 2030. You will undertake these duties in the regulatory context of both the Procurement Act 2023 and Public Contract Regulations 2015, both of which will apply for the foreseeable future.
You will have demonstrable experience of using financial systems to research, interrogate and understand data, translating this into plans for improvement and evidence of delivering financial and quality improvements. An understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 is key to the delivery of the role.
This full-time post is available from 1 August 2025 on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours (over 4 days) or part time (0.8 FTE minimum). Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 15 June 2025
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