Procurement Category Manager – IT & Digital (Internal Only)

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Studland House (Bournemouth - Lansdowne)

Finance and Procurement

Salary from £47,389 - £56,535 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £61,759

Permanent

Professional and Support

21 Jun 2026

Full Time

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About the role

Procurement Category Manager – IT & Digital

Join Bournemouth University at an exciting point in its journey as we deliver BU2035 – To Learn is to Change.

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing across our IT and Digital portfolio. This is a high-impact role where you will help shape investment in systems, software, cyber security, infrastructure, data and digital transformation.

Working as a trusted procurement business partner to senior leaders across the University, you will deliver compliant, high-value procurement solutions that enable innovation transformation, improve services and achieve best value.

About You

MCIPS qualified
Strong public procurement expertise
Experience of complex IT / digital sourcing
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Commercially astute and analytical
Ideally experienced in Higher Education or public sector environments

What You’ll Do

Lead complex IT procurements end-to-end
Build category strategies aligned to BU2035
Partner with Digital leaders
Deliver savings, value and supplier performance improvements
Support transformation programmes and strategic change
Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 and governance requirements

We support flexible working, with a hybrid approach of approximately 2–3 days per week on campus.

Be part of a university where procurement plays a visible role in delivering digital progress and long-term success.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY

About the department

Our Procurement and Contract Management team has transformed significantly over the past few years and continues to evolve as we support delivery of BU2035. We are a collaborative, supportive and forward-thinking team who partner with colleagues across the University to deliver value, innovation and excellent service. Continuous improvement is a key part of our culture, and we work together to improve processes, increase efficiency and create a positive experience for stakeholders and suppliers alike.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY– a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION– a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY– Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE –flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

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You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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