Head Of Institutional Procurement Services (And Deputy Ceo - Ips)
CurrentStrategic Procurement Leader | Driving Efficiency and Collaboration through Shared ServicesAs the Deputy Chief Executive overseeing Institutional Procurement Services (IPS) at APUC, I orchestrate high-level procurement activities across Scotland’s educational institutions. My mission? To optimise resource utilisation, enhance collaboration, and deliver efficient procurement solutionsLeadership Excellence: I deputize for the CEO, chair meetings, and represent APUC at forums, ensuring strategic alignment.Shared Service Expertise: I establish and manage effective procurement arrangements, leveraging collaborative agreements.Risk Management: My finely honed judgment skills mitigate risks, while I drive impactful decisions.Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly engaging with senior and operational stakeholders, I champion procurement excellence. I’m committed to elevating the procurement profession, embodying professionalism, ethical conduct and delivering best commercial outcomes for Scotland's HE and HE sectors.
