Head of Procurement

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Lewes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Procurement to lead and evolve its procurement function. You will be responsible for driving best practices, ensuring sustainability, and collaborating with senior leaders on strategies that align with the university's goals.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering the full procurement lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy and risk management.
• Experience developing and embedding procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy.
• Lead implementation of a university-wide procurement plan.
• Monitor market trends to keep procurement processes current.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Head of Procurement

Closing Date: 09/07/2025

Location: Brighton and Hove

Salary: £49,920 - £65,520

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As Head of Procurement, you will lead and evolve our client’s procurement function across all areas of the University. You would be responsible for driving best practice, ensuring value for money, and embedding high-quality, sustainable procurement processes across a broad range of categories including technology, facilities, and professional services. You’ll work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver a procurement strategy that supports the University’s wider goals, including their commitment to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and deliver a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the University's priorities.
• Lead the implementation of a university-wide procurement plan, using varied sourcing approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Build and maintain a robust third-party supply contract database.
• Strengthen procurement governance and enhance policies, sourcing practices, and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with Finance and Key stakeholders to provide training and support across the procurement lifecycle.
• Monitor market trends and procurement best practices to keep our client’s processes current and effective.
• Contribute to the University’s ESG agenda by supporting sustainable and ethical procurement practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience delivering the full procurement lifecycle across a range of categories and sourcing methods.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels.
• Exceptional time management, organisational, and analytical skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Experience developing and embedding procurement processes and tools.

Why Our Client?

They are a values led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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