Head of Procurement
£69,966 to £72,373 per annum
37 hours per week – Permanent
Based from: Horspath / Cowley Marsh
Are you a strategic procurement leader who can deliver commercial value while making a positive impact on your community?
At ODS, we believe in balancing profit with purpose. We're dedicated to delivering outstanding services to our commercial clients and the residents of Oxford. As our Head of Procurement, you'll lead the development and delivery of a modern procurement strategy that drives value, strengthens supplier partnerships, reduces risk, and supports sustainable business growth across the organisation.
Perks of joining us at ODS:
- Comprehensive pension scheme (LGPS)
- Generous 29 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing to 33 days after 5 years)
- Access to subsidised leisure memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme
If you're ready to shape the future of procurement within a purpose-driven organisation and play a key role in delivering commercial excellence, we'd love to hear from you!
Closing Date for applications: 2nd August 2026
Please Note: All vacancies close at midnight on the stated closing date.
Applications must be made via our online portal - https://www.odsgroup.co.uk/Careers
We reserve the right to interview applicants who meet the essential criteria before the closing date, and the role may close earlier than advertised if suitable candidates are identified so early applications are encouraged.
Pay: £69,966.00-£72,373.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford OX4 2HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- developing and executing procurement strategies : 3 years (required)
- managing complex contracts and supply chains: 3 years (required)
- developing pricing strategies and challenging business cases : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- qualification such as MCIPS, RICS, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent. (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
