Head of Procurement

The Procurement Manager is responsible for contributing directly to the success of Fife College, which is one of the largest colleges in Scotland. It has five campuses located across Fife: Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Levenmouth and Rosyth.

This is an exciting time to join the College, with the soon-to-open, state-of-the-art Dunfermline City Campus - carefully designed to provide learners with the best possible experience and facilities for their course. It is also the first major development to adopt the Scottish Government’s Net Zero Public Sector Buildings Standard.

This role presents a unique opportunity to collaborate strategically with a strong, pragmatic senior leadership team across a wide range of areas — from Estates and Digital to Professional Services. The postholder will have the College Services: East Team to lean on — a collaborative, experienced, and friendly bunch who are always happy to share best practice.

The prospective Head of Procurement should have demonstrable experience of working within a procurement role with some autonomy, and have relevant tendering experience with appropriate knowledge of EU / Scottish procurement regulations. Of paramount importance are excellent stakeholder management, organisational and communication skills.

The post holder will be required to utilise techniques of cost reduction, supplier selection and demand management, along with production/leverage of enhanced management information, market intelligence and advanced supplier/contract management techniques including monitoring and delivery of improvements in ethical/social and environmental aspects and continue to maintain APUC’s position as a leading Centre of Procurement Expertise.