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About the Role

This role is for an experienced procurement professional to identify, plan, and deliver benefits for IT/Digital or Academic, Science and Health related contracts. The role supports the overarching Procurement plan and aims of the University, leading high-value procurements, managing contracts, and mitigating third-party risk. It also involves coaching a Procurement Co-Ordinator and supporting the Head of Procurement in improving university-wide procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Identify, plan, and deliver benefits for IT/Digital or Academic, Science and Health related contracts.
Create and deliver appropriate strategies for a range of sub-categories.
Lead high value and risk procurements in line with policy and legislation.
Support the lifecycle of contracts to drive value and mitigate third-party risk.
Provide coaching to a Procurement Co-Ordinator, supporting their role and development.
Support the Head of Procurement with developing systems, processes, and guidance/training to improve procurement performance.
Build and manage relationships with diverse groups of people, including internal stakeholders, suppliers, and senior management.
Constructively challenge existing practices and processes.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience leading significant procurement projects.
Experience of managing procurements under public procurement regulations (desirable).
Experience within the Procurement Act 2023 (desirable).
Experience managing spend within areas related to the category role (IT/Digital or Academic/Science/Health related).
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Demonstrate experience and leadership style that will positively influence direct reports.

Skills

Procurement
Contract Management
Stakeholder Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Leadership
Communication

Location

City St George's

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5+ years

Education Level

MCIPS qualification or working towards

Salary/Compensations

Sector-leading salary

Benefits

Pension scheme
Comprehensive package of staff training and development

About the Company

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions.
It brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London.
The combined university is a large higher education destination for London students, combining disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology.
The university is committed to supporting students to pursue their career and personal ambitions.
Research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Applications are welcomed 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.