Head of Procurement and Value

Procurement & Insurance

As we move in 2025, we continue at pace to deliver against the Aston 2030 Strategy. A key enabler of our continued success and is driving value from our supply chain partners through strategic and high quality procurement. As Aston University’s Head of Procurement and Value, you will lead the University’s Procurement Strategy and Procurement Team, engaging across the University and with external partners. Your focus will be on quality, innovation, and value and you will have a proven track record in leading strategic procurement in large, complex organisations.

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 

Further details:
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University Information

Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk