We are looking for a Head of Procurement for a London based University with immediate effect. The role will initially be on a temporary basis with the view to recruit permanently over the next 3 months. Key Responsibilities: To provide a centre of procurement expertise, minimising risks and delivering a positive service in support of the University’s mission, vision and values. To set the University’s Procurement Policy. To provide direction and leadership for the procurement function. Produce strategies and policies to deliver optimum VFM for all aspects of University expenditure through sourcing, supply, performance monitoring and embedding a VFM ethos in everyday management decision making. Lead complex procurement activities ensuring compliance and minimise the risk of legal challenge. Introduce and provide the framework to embed category management for all strategic non-pay expenditure, analyse non pay expenditure and apply appropriate procurement strategies to deliver VFM and reduce commercial risk Develop policies and metrics to improve best practice awareness and use throughout the University at all levels of expenditure to achieve optimum VFM by providing guidance to devolved procurement staff. Manage current procurement policies, procedures and programs. Drive, support and maintain VFM infrastructure for the University, via knowledge exchange with all central service departments and Schools. Encourage and promote co-operation and communication between devolved procurement expertise and the strategic procurement department in order to better influence total University expenditure. About You: Prior experience in a Head of Procurement role, ideally from the High Education of non profit sector Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing Leadership of large scale procurement processes Current procurement law and compliance Contract management processes Best practice and industry developments in procurement and sourcing