Job summary
To act as the corporate business centre for the SWLPP and to advise/lead as the centre of responsibility on all Procurement & Supply Chain activities for the Single Service.
The Procurement department manages the provision of goods and services to all Service departments (clinical and non-clinical) on a daily basis, contracting for the provision with several thousand suppliers.
In addition, the department liaises with Government Agencies and the European Union office of Member Governments for the contracting of goods and services.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to Main Duties/ Key Result Areas of the Job, as advertised in job advert.
This job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the postholder.
About us
St George's Hospital is one of four major trauma centres for London, and home to hyper acute stroke and heart attack centres. We operate one of London's four helipads, which means we treat some of the most unwell and severely injured patients from across the south of England.
We are one of London's largest children's hospitals, with one of only four paediatric trauma units in London. St George's also hosts the only paediatric intensive care unit in south west London. We are one of the top three centres for specialist paediatric surgery in London, and a centre of excellence in fetal medicine.
St George's is also a major centre for neurosciences, and the third largest provider in London for neurosurgery. We also offer many innovative treatments for patients - for example, we were the first centre in the country to provide a 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service, which involves surgically removing blood clots from the brain for patients who have had a stroke.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position.
Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position.
Details and emphasis may change in line with service needs after consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualification & Education
Essential
- A high standard of education, a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (or actively working towards, with equivalent experience)
- Higher education in a business related subject
Desirable
- Achieved (or working towards) project management qualification e.g PRINCE or PRINCE 2
Experience
Essential
- First hand experience of various tendering processes and contracting duties within a complex organisation
- First-hand experience of negotiation with suppliers on major contracts
- Experience of managing multiple contracts throughout their life - including service based contracts
- Demonstrable knowledge of tendering / contracting procedures / legislation and contract law
Desirable
- Experience of working in the estates or facilities field of procurement
- Experience developing procurement category strategies
Knowledge & Skill
Essential
- Team player. Excellent communication; written & oral to senior manager level. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytical skills. Excellent negotiating skills. Ability to set, agree and implement quality standards, while meeting challenging financial targets. Able to demonstrate a flexible, customer focused approach while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to think critically and problem solve in order to achieve the best outcome
- Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and present information to senior leadership teams
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable persuasion / influencing skills. Excellent decision making/ organisational skills.
- Be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills whilst being able to work as a key member of a wider team
- To resolve problems promoting an environment of trust, honesty and open discussion
- Be self motivated in order to achieve goals
Desirable
- To be willing to support others in their development through discussion and teaching
Person Specification
Qualification & Education
Essential
- A high standard of education, a minimum of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths.
- Membership of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (or actively working towards, with equivalent experience)
- Higher education in a business related subject
Desirable
- Achieved (or working towards) project management qualification e.g PRINCE or PRINCE 2
Experience
Essential
- First hand experience of various tendering processes and contracting duties within a complex organisation
- First-hand experience of negotiation with suppliers on major contracts
- Experience of managing multiple contracts throughout their life - including service based contracts
- Demonstrable knowledge of tendering / contracting procedures / legislation and contract law
Desirable
- Experience of working in the estates or facilities field of procurement
- Experience developing procurement category strategies
Knowledge & Skill
Essential
- Team player. Excellent communication; written & oral to senior manager level. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Strong analytical skills. Excellent negotiating skills. Ability to set, agree and implement quality standards, while meeting challenging financial targets. Able to demonstrate a flexible, customer focused approach while meeting tight deadlines
- Ability to think critically and problem solve in order to achieve the best outcome
- Ability to manage multiple senior stakeholders and present information to senior leadership teams
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable persuasion / influencing skills. Excellent decision making/ organisational skills.
- Be able to demonstrate sound leadership skills whilst being able to work as a key member of a wider team
- To resolve problems promoting an environment of trust, honesty and open discussion
- Be self motivated in order to achieve goals
Desirable
- To be willing to support others in their development through discussion and teaching
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
