University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer in Procurement Centre
Your Responsibility
Your key responsibilities include:
1. Adhere to the university’s Procurement Management Policy and the UNNC Procurement Playbook;
2. Manage the procurement services by completing or managing the comprehensive and coordinated programme of procurement activities, aligned with Procurement Centre’s standard procedures and risk management;
3. Ensure the prompt and effective delivery of essential goods and services to the University's administrative and academic departments by organizing and coordinating the various internal and external stakeholders in the most efficient way possible;
4. To ensure that purchasing activities are accomplished with a minimum time lag and in accordance with regulatory requirements by developing, implementing, and interpreting purchasing and compliant procedures in accordance with University and government policies;
5. Protect the interests of the University regarding procurement by serving as the University's official representative in discussions between vendors and University departments on purchasing issues, shipping, receiving, invoicing, and all other areas of responsibility, and by monitoring vendor activities for compliance with all contract terms and conditions;
6. Remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development training in technical knowledge field;
7. Maintain appropriate professional development, expertise and awareness;
8. Assist Director of Procurement Centre to enhance and improve the procurement policy and procedures, and comply with them in daily work, leveraging tools to optimize the conduct of procurement initiatives.
About You
1. Minimum of three years’ experience in procurement working role;
2. Bachelor Degree in relevant subject area;
3. Experience of managing the procurement projects independently;
4. Excellent English written and oral communication skills;
5. Excellent English and Mandarin presentation skills;
6. Excellent IT skills in a wide range of software packages (especially ppt skills);
7. Efficient and vigorous operational working competency, can strictly control the documentary operational mistakes;
8. Fast learning and adjustments based on the upgraded internal and external requirements and changes.
About Us
Join a unique British University in China. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the *** Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 9,000 in just 20 years.
Your Remuneration, Benefits and Support
This is a permanent post that you will be offered a fixed term contract initially of 3 years with a probation of 6 months with University of Nottingham Ningbo China with effect from February 2025 or as soon as thereafter. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages while supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential.
Only on-line applications will be accepted. Referees will be contacted prior to interview and interviews will take place in Ningbo China.
Equality and Diversity
University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our intention to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, age*, socio-economic background, disability, religious or political beliefs, trade union membership, family circumstances, sexual orientation or other irrelevant distinction.