Procurement Category Manager-ASH

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.

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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 r oles 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.

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. 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. 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 (ideally) 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 whi ch 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.

Additional information

Further Information can be found in the JD - Procurement Category Manager-Ash.pdf

Closing date for applications: 6^th September 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

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