A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Procurement Partner, within the recently restructured Finance Department, at the University of South Wales. As one of the largest higher education providers in Wales, the University provides an ideal setting for individuals to develop their careers, nurture their talent and make a difference.

Based at Pontypridd, but with remote working also possible, this role will provide you with an opportunity to utilise and further refine your procurement, stakeholder engagement and category strategy skills and abilities, collaborating with both stakeholders and suppliers to create value for money for USW, our students, our partners and the wider community.

Specifically, this role will be a Procurement Partner to the Estates and Facilities Department, Faculty of Business and Creative Industries and Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science where a collaborative approach with all sourcing activities and supplier engagements will create cost savings, generate added value via the supply chain; where all market place risks and opportunities are identified, explored and managed through the development of robust category strategies.

We are looking for a credible and professional MCIPS Qualified candidate, with solid experience of business partnering, strong influencing and negotiation skills and excellent commercial acumen and contract management ability, who can proactively build a network (both internally and externally), so sector-wide collaborative procurement opportunities can be explored and delivered. Knowledge and experience of HE/ public sector procurement is desirable but not essential, whilst credible, demonstrable procurement ability and experience in Estates and Facilities is essential., Disability Confident
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If you are a successful candidate and this position will be your first professional services role at the University (or you are currently employed by PSS Ltd), you will be employed by Professional and Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of South Wales, which provides services to the University and Colleges.

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USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.

If you're a Welsh learner or a Welsh speaker, we'd be delighted to receive your application. At USW, you'll have access to Welsh courses to enable you to develop your Welsh skills further, in order to provide a bilingual service to our students, colleagues and the public.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Applications in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those made in English.