Procurement Partner

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Procurement Partner

Reference: SEP

Expiry date: 22:59, Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: 30 Days holiday + Bank Holiday and additional Christmas closure days

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Partner to join our award-winning Finance team. This pivotal role will lead complex tendering exercises, manage supplier relationships, and develop category strategies that deliver best value across our diverse global supply chain. You will ensure compliance with UK procurement legislation, embed sustainability, and support colleagues across the organisation to deliver efficient, cost-effective procurement solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic procurement initiatives, including complex tendering exercises and category strategies, to deliver value for money and mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier relationships and contracts, ensuring high-quality delivery, compliance, and performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Develop and implement sustainable, responsible, and inclusive procurement practices across LSTM's global supply chain.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and training to staff and suppliers to promote compliance and improve procurement skills.
• Oversee eProcurement systems and processes to streamline purchasing, monitor compliance, and support efficient operations.
• Analyse procurement data to inform decision-making, monitor performance, and support reporting to senior management and funders.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including consortia and HE sector networks, to share best practice and maximise procurement opportunities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement policies, procedures, and processes, ensuring alignment with UK legislation and LSTM objectives.

If you have experience in strategic procurement and contract management, and strong knowledge of UK procurement legislation, this role could be perfect for you. You should also have a track record of managing supplier relationships to deliver value for money, experience with tendering and sourcing options, the ability to advise and support staff and suppliers, and a commitment to sustainable and responsible procurement.

To see a full list of responsibilities and requirements, see the job description attached.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well-being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government-backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application Process

To apply for the position, please click on the apply link and upload your CV and Covering Letter.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

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 disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

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.