Head of Procurement, Staffordshire University

About the role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the University of Staffordshire to join our Financial Services department as Head of Procurement. 

With addressable non pay spend in excess of £37m and a capital programme of £17m, the University is seeking to appoint a Head of Procurement, reporting to the Director of Finance, whose role will be the responsibility for leading the University’s procurement strategy, including the development and implementation of procurement frameworks and overseeing tenders and contract awards for goods, services and works. 

Main Responsibilities 

Key duties include driving strategic change to enhance procurement systems and processes, ensuring professionalism and ethical standards. The role involves creating and updating policies, delivering training and producing management information on procurement performance for University boards and committees. It requires monitoring procurement activities, benchmarking against sector best practices and managing supplier relationships through effective negotiation. Building and maintaining influential relationships internally and externally is also a critical aspect of this role. 

It is expected that the new Head of Sustainable Strategic Procurement will be able to demonstrate experience in managing a full procurement service, in a public sector environment including formulation of policies and procedures, experience in negotiation and implementation of supplier contracts, relationships management and ensuring compliance with the new Public Procurement Regulations.  

With excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills, you will have experience of building and maintaining effective working relationships with key stake holders to deliver a collaborative and integrated procurement function.

Full membership of the MCIPS or equivalent is essential for the role.

To apply for this position please follow the link below 

https://www.castlefieldrecruitment.com/vacancies/vacancy/head-of-procurement-stafford-ajb-19419

Closing Date: 25 Mar 2025

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £66,857 to £70,918 Per Annum, Permanent, Full time