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Here at Leeds Beckett, we are a modern professional university with ambition.
Based in the vibrant city of Leeds, the biggest financial district outside of London, our vision is to be acknowledged for our commitment to student success, innovation and enterprise, global reach, and strong local impact.
Our aspiration is to help create great graduates, exceptional employees, dynamic citizens and enterprising leaders and we work closely with employers and partners to ensure that our graduates are ready for work, ready for life, and ready to seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
A big business in our own right, we have around 2,900 staff and more than 28,000 students from almost 100 countries around the world; we contributed an estimated £477 million to the economy every year. We are rightly proud to be the only university in the UK to hold the Investors in People Gold standard. 
With a 190-year history of education, which began with the founding of the Leeds Mechanics Institute in 1824, we are proud of our history and excited about our future.

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Leeds Beckett University

You must have CIPS membership or pursuing it, extensive procurement experience, process improvement skills, public sector knowledge, and awareness of upcoming procurement legislation changes.

You will lead procurement strategy, ensure best-value compliance, manage complex negotiations, advise on market routes, and foster strategic supplier relationships aligned with the university's goals.

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Job Description Castlefield Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Leeds Beckett University on their search for a Head of Procurement. Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a public university in Leeds, with two campuses; the City Campus in the heart of Leeds City Centre and the Headingley Campus located just on the outskirts of the city. Leeds Beckett has clearly articulated their purpose as an organisation, ‘to make a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education, research, and service.’ Responsibilities will include * Reporting to the Director of Finance, providing leadership and strategic direction through the procurement process * Ensure the University maintains a best-value approach to procurement in line with legislation and the University’s Financial Regulations * Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide procurement strategy that aligns with the University’s strategic plan * Advise on appropriate routes to market, manage complex contract negotiations, and champion strong supplier relationship management * Create opportunities for strategic supplier engagement with the University The Person * Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership, or actively working towards full qualification * Extensive experience in procurement across a broad range of goods and services, with a proven track record in delivering savings and measurable benefits * Demonstrated success in developing and implementing process improvements * In-depth knowledge and expertise in practical procurement within a public sector environment * Familiarity with the upcoming changes in procurement legislation For more information and to apply please visit https//www.castlefieldrecruitment.com/vacancies/vacancy/head-of-procurement--leeds-mor19070-4879 Send to a friend

Job DescriptionCastlefield Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Leeds Beckett University on their search for a Head of Procurement.Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a public university in Leeds, with two campuses; the City Campus in the heart of Leeds City Centre and the Headingley Campus located just on the outskirts of the city. Leeds Beckett has clearly articulated their purpose as an organisation, ‘to make a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education, research, and service.’Responsibilities will include * Reporting to the Director of Finance, providing leadership and strategic direction through the procurement process * Ensure the University maintains a best-value approach to procurement in line with legislation and the University’s Financial Regulations * Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide procurement strategy that aligns with the University’s strategic plan * Advise on appropriate routes to market, manage complex contract negotiations, and champion strong supplier relationship management * Create opportunities for strategic supplier engagement with the University      The Person * Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership, or actively working towards full qualification * Extensive experience in procurement across a broad range of goods and services, with a proven track record in delivering savings and measurable benefits * Demonstrated success in developing and implementing process improvements * In-depth knowledge and expertise in practical procurement within a public sector environment * Familiarity with the upcoming changes in procurement legislation      For more information and to apply please visit https//www.castlefieldrecruitment.com/vacancies/vacancy/head-of-procurement--leeds-mor19070-4879Send to a friend

Head of Procurement - Leeds Beckett University

&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Castlefield Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with Leeds Beckett University on their search for a Head of Procurement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a public university in Leeds, with two campuses; the City Campus in the heart of Leeds City Centre and the Headingley Campus located just on the outskirts of the city. Leeds Beckett has clearly articulated their purpose as an organisation, ‘to make a positive and decisive difference to people, organisations and communities through excellent education, research, and service.’&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Responsibilities will include&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Reporting to the Director of Finance, providing leadership and strategic direction through the procurement process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ensure the University maintains a best-value approach to procurement in line with legislation and the University’s Financial Regulations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Lead the development and implementation of a university-wide procurement strategy that aligns with the University’s strategic plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Advise on appropriate routes to market, manage complex contract negotiations, and champion strong supplier relationship management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Create opportunities for strategic supplier engagement with the University&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The Person&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) membership, or actively working towards full qualification&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Extensive experience in procurement across a broad range of goods and services, with a proven track record in delivering savings and measurable benefits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Demonstrated success in developing and implementing process improvements&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; In-depth knowledge and expertise in practical procurement within a public sector environment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Familiarity with the upcoming changes in procurement legislation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;For more information and to apply please visit https//www.castlefieldrecruitment.com/vacancies/vacancy/head-of-procurement--leeds-mor19070-4879&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Send to a friend

Leeds Beckett University

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