Head of Procurement and Value

Interview Date: Tuesday 17 December 2024

Aston University is a long-established research-led university, known for its world-class teaching quality and strong links to business and the professions. Delivering our 2030 Strategy continues at pace, hence the importance of strategic procurement and driving value from our supply chain partners and for these reasons, we are seeking a Head of Procurement and Value to join us. 

Leading a team of procurement professionals, this role will review, shape, and implement procurement strategies, polices and processes across a varied range of procurement activities including capital development, facilities, IT contracts and highly technical scientific equipment to support our world-class research. You will contribute to Aston’s strategic aims and objectives, with particular focus on value for money, sustainability, and social value, as well as monitoring and improving non-pay efficiency and contract compliance so that all categories of spend are actively managed. 

The successful candidate will have a CIPS qualification. You will also have extensive procurement experience, including knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations, compliance practices and procedures gained at senior management level in a higher education institution, public or private sector organisation(s). You must have a proven track record of proactively leading and developing teams to deliver change, implementing procurement strategies, policies, delivering value for money, and influencing senior management and stakeholders.  

For informal enquiries about this position, you can contact Craig Jones (craig.jones@aston.ac.uk)

What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Dynamic working is possible for this role, which means working both on campus and from home dependent on the activity. Further information on dynamic working can be found here.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• USS Pension Scheme.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Everyday discounts to several activities and retailers, with further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

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