York St John University

York St John University has been a leading education, training and research institution at the heart of York for over 175 years.

The Procurement function at York St John University oversees external expenditure and commercial contracts for both the York and London campuses. It exists as a central point of procurement expertise and to ensure the delivery of good value for money from student fees. It is also listed on the CIPS Corporate Ethics register for its role in safeguarding against unethical conduct in procurement and supply management. Other core aspects of Procurement’s remit include;

Supply chain optimisation
Delivery of tender management
Leading on supplier negotiation
Cost control
Promotion of sound business ethics
Global sourcing
Direction of commercial strategy
Supplier evaluation
Risk management
P2P Process improvement
Delivery of E-procurement solutions