Job Description
About Our Client
Our client is a prestigious, international education foundation known for its commitment to academic excellence and operational integrity. Operating within a diverse global community, the institution manages sophisticated commercial, financial, and infrastructure portfolios comparable to those of a large multinational organisation.
Job Description
This position will be responsible for Procurement Strategy & Governance, Vendor Management & Commercial Leadership, Capital Projects, Commercial Risk, and Continuous Improvement.
Develop, implement, and continually refine an enterprise‑wide Procurement & Tender Strategy aligned with the school's long‑term goals.
Establish and enforce rigorous governance frameworks that ensure transparency, defensibility, and compliance with internal policies and local regulations.
Serve as the final escalation point for procurement exceptions, disputes, and material commercial risks.
Design and lead a comprehensive Vendor Management Framework, including supplier segmentation, performance oversight, and risk evaluation.
Lead high‑value negotiations, market engagement, and strategic sourcing initiatives to strengthen resilience and commercial outcomes.
Manage relationships with strategic, critical, and high‑risk vendors to ensure performance and alignment with organisational expectations.
Partner with cross‑functional teams (Finance, Legal, Property, Projects) to optimise risk allocation, contractual structures, and lifecycle value.
Support complex tender evaluations, ensuring balanced decisions across cost, quality, risk, sustainability, and long‑term resilience.
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and governance committees on commercial matters.
Produce high‑quality executive‑level reporting, insights, and risk assessments that inform strategic decision‑making.
Enhance procurement systems, analytics, reporting capabilities, and digital tools.
Embed best‑practice procurement culture and bring external market intelligence into the organisation.
Uphold safeguarding, compliance, health & safety, and data protection standards across all procurement operations.
The Successful Applicant
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Management, or related field. Master Degree is preferred.
20+ years of senior procurement or commercial leadership experience within complex, multi‑stakeholder organisations.
Proven track record in enterprise procurement strategy, governance frameworks, and vendor management models.
Deep experience managing high‑value, long‑term contracts across construction, infrastructure, and professional services.
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to operate with credibility at Executive and Board levels.
High integrity with demonstrated experience in ethical procurement, anti‑corruption, and compliance‑driven environments.
Advanced analytical, digital, and reporting capabilities, with strong communication skills.
Experience in major capital projects, regulated sectors, or complex vendor ecosystems.
What's on Offer
Strategic visibility at Executive and Governance levels.
A values‑driven culture focused on integrity, transparency, and long‑term sustainability.
The opportunity to shape a modern procurement function aligned with global best practices.
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