City St George's, University of London
Procurement Category Manager-ASH (Internal Applications Only)
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Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time.
To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to RecruitmentCoordinators@citystgeorges.ac.uk with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
About the University
City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.
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. Both roles 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.
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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.
- Creating and delivering appropriate strategies for a range of sub-categories and delivering outcomes defined in the procurement plan.
- Leading high value and risk procurements in line with both policy and wider legislation, supporting the lifecycle of contracts to drive value and mitigating third party risk for the University.
- Providing coaching to a Procurement Co-Ordinator, supporting them in their role and their development.
- Supporting the Head of Procurement with developing systems, processes and guidance/training to improve the performance of procurement across the University.
- Building and managing relationships with diverse groups of people (internal stakeholders, suppliers, senior management) and the ability to constructively challenge.
Person Specification
- Procurement professional with MCIPS qualification or working towards.
- 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.
- Experience of managing spend within areas related to the category role in which they express an interest (IT/Digital or Academic/Science/Health related).
- Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
- Experience and demonstration of leadership style that will positively influence direct report.
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Additional Information
Further Information can be found in the JD - Procurement Category Manager-Ash.pdf
https://cityuni.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/cs_recruitdirectory/Shared Documents/Job Descriptions PDF/Oracle/JD - Procurement Category Manager-Ash.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=7xBBSZ
Closing date for applications: 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 15 July 2026
The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.
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.
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