Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in Oxfordshire)

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies to deliver sustainable savings.

• Lead complex and high-risk procurements, ensuring compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

• Improve supplier performance and post-award contract management through SLAs and KPIs.

• Drive procurement system and process transformation to improve efficiency and usability.

• Provide leadership and development for Category Managers.

• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to enhance customer service and procurement outcomes.

• Represent the organisation at external procurement and industry events.

Essential Requirements

• MCIPS qualified or actively working towards it.

• Significant experience in managing diverse procurement categories (CapEx & OpEx).

• Proven ability to deliver strategic cost savings and implement procurement transformation.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Deep understanding of procurement regulations and contract lifecycle management.

• Skilled in supplier relationship management, e-procurement platforms, and performance tracking.

Desirable

• Degree or postgraduate qualification.

• Public sector or higher education procurement experience.

• Knowledge of ESG, social value, and responsible procurement practices.

Key Attributes

• Results-driven, with a strategic, customer-focused approach.

• Ethical, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

• Approachable and collaborative leader aligned with institutional values.