Sub-Category Manager - Infrastructure
Posted 1 day ago by UCL AI Centre
£51,860 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Sub-Category Manager for Infrastructure at UCL is responsible for managing procurement and contract activities within the Infrastructure & Operations portfolio. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, project leadership, and a focus on delivering value for money while ensuring supplier performance. The position is integral to supporting UCL's strategic objectives and involves a proactive approach to procurement fundamentals. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative, dynamic environment and contribute to a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage procurement and contract activities for UCL’s Infrastructure & Operations portfolio.
- Lead projects and workstreams, building robust stakeholder relationships.
- Drive efficiencies and deliver value for money in procurement processes.
- Run tenders, negotiate contracts, and resolve supplier issues.
- Identify new ways of working to enhance commercial partnerships.
Key Skills:
- Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in procurement fundamentals and stakeholder engagement.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to delivering results.
- Ability to work collaboratively and self-direct in a dynamic environment.
Salary (Rate): £51,860 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: Remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Ref Number B28-00070
Professional Expertise Commercial and Procurement Department Finance, Commercial and Estates (B28)
Location London
Working Pattern Full time
Salary £43,374 £51,860
Contract Type Permanent
Working Type Remote
Available for Secondment No
Closing Date 26-Jun-2025
About Us
UCL is London's global university – a world-renowned institution at the forefront of innovation, discovery, and academic excellence. With more than 18,000 staff and over 51,000 students from over 150 countries, we thrive on diversity, ambition, and impact. We are a leader not only in teaching and research but also in how we do business. Our Commercial & Procurement department plays a critical role in enabling UCL to deliver its 2034 strategy. Managing over £900 million in third-party spend annually, we are committed to delivering value, driving innovation, and supporting sustainable procurement practices that make a difference to both our university community and the world at large.
About The Role
Please note we may conduct interviews on a rolling basis before the advert end date and shortly after the advert end date. You are a commercially astute individual with a sharp eye for detail, and a proactive approach to delivering results. Whether you’ve gained experience through a degree or in a comparable work environment, you bring a confident grasp of procurement fundamentals and a track record of engaging with diverse stakeholders. You possess strong planning, organisation, and communication skills, and your Excel skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office enable you to stay on top of complex data and workflows. You’re collaborative yet self-directed, meticulous in execution, and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team within a dynamic and values-led organisation.
About You
As a Sub-Category Category Manager for Infrastructure, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing procurement and contract activities that support UCL’s Infrastructure & Operations portfolio. You’ll lead on projects and workstreams, build robust stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the delivery of our category strategy. This includes driving efficiencies, delivering value for money, and ensuring our suppliers meet high performance standards. From running tenders and negotiating contracts to resolving supplier issues and identifying new ways of working, your work will have a tangible impact on how UCL manages its commercial partnerships and achieves strategic outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive, forward-thinking team with the autonomy to innovate and the support to thrive.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion
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