At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic procurement for IT and academic contracts, driving value and innovation.
- Company: City St George’s, a forward-thinking university committed to equality and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in procurement, ideally with MCIPS qualification or working towards it.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Background Procurement sits within the Finance directorate which has recently transitioned into a new operating model and structure following the merger of St George’s and City Universities. These roles require experienced procurement professionals with or working towards CIPS qualifications. Both roles report to the Head of Procurement and will be supported by an individual Procurement Co‑Ordinator (Grade 6) also being recruited as part of this campaign. The IT Category Manager will line manage this Co‑Ordinator who will have a dotted line into the other Category Manager.
Responsibilities
- To identify, plan and deliver benefits for IT/Digital (one role) and Academic, Science and Health related contracts (second role), ensuring deliverables are aligned with the overarching Procurement plan which supports the aims of the University.
- This will involve creating and delivering appropriate strategies for a range of sub‑categories and delivering outcomes defined in the procurement plan.
- Lead high‑value and risk procurements in line with both policy and wider legislation, supporting the lifecycle of contracts to drive value and mitigate third‑party risk for the University.
- Provide coaching to a Procurement Co‑Ordinator, supporting them in their role and their development.
- Support the Head of Procurement with developing systems, processes and guidance/training to improve the performance of procurement across the University.
Key to success in this role will be the ability to build and manage relationships with diverse groups of people (internal stakeholders, suppliers, senior management) and the ability to constructively challenge.
Person Specification
- It is expected that the role‑holder would be a procurement professional with MCIPS qualification or working towards and have a minimum of 5 years experience leading significant procurement projects.
- Experience of managing procurements under public procurement regulations, and within the Procurement Act 2023 is desirable though not essential.
- Candidates should have experience of managing spend within areas related to the category role in which they express an interest (IT/Digital or Academic/Science/Health related).
- An ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders will be key to success in this role.
- As this role has line management (or dotted line) responsibility, candidates should demonstrate experience and how their leadership style will positively influence their direct report.
Benefits
City St George’s offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
Contact Details:
City St George’s, University of London Recruitment Team
