4395 - Category Manager - Corporate

NHS; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for a Category Manager in Rotherham to assist with procurement strategies for Corporate Services. The role involves collaborating across Trusts to deliver innovative solutions, ensuring compliance with regulations while championing best procurement practices. Candidates should possess experience in NHS procurement and relevant qualifications. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable purchasing experience in an NHS environment.
• Experience of letting product and service contracts using e-tendering tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking.
• Engage with stakeholders for procurement solutions.

Skills

Tendering knowledge

Public Procurement Regulations

Procurement experience

Education

A level or equivalent including English and Maths

Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply

Tools

Agresso

Atamis

Job description

Job summary

Interview Date: 2nd December 2025

The Procurement team at Barnsley Facilities Services is looking for 2 enthusiastic Category Managers to join our team. The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the Senior Category Manager with the production and delivery of a collaborative workplan for Corporate Services (including HR services and IT) across both Trusts (Barnsley & Rotherham). The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of major Projects, occasionally complex in nature, for the procurement of goods and services in order to achieve the best possible financial and quality outcomes across both Trusts.

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that Level A entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining robust category strategies and work plans across both Trusts for allocated goods and services of medium to high value within the Corporate Services Category. This includes conducting market analysis, benchmarking, and spend reviews to identify opportunities for innovation, cost efficiency, market engagement, and improved service delivery.

Collaboration is central to the position, working across both Trusts to promote shared learning, standardise procurement practices, and deliver joint initiatives. In addition, the role requires engagement with stakeholders across all organisations within the South Yorkshire Integrated Care System (SY ICS) to ensure procurement requirements are aligned with operational needs and strategic objectives, contributing to tailored procurement solutions.

A key aspect of the role is to champion best practice in procurement, embedding principles of social value, equality, and environmental sustainability into all category activities. The postholder will also provide expert advice on complex procurement matters, including risk mitigation and compliance with UK regulations.

The role involves working collaboratively to support colleagues across the Category in delivering procurement services in line with the agreed work plan, as well as contributing to departmental cost improvement targets and helping to achieve the wider commercial objectives of the Trust.

About us

BFS reserve the right to close the position early.

Operating as a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, BFS has over 40 years heritage in providing high quality estates, facilities, procurement services and Outpatient pharmaceutical services to the healthcare sector. With a turnover of over £50m per annum, we take pride in our people, the quality of our work and in making financial contributions back into the NHS, supporting our patients and staff to deliver front line patient services.

BFS are passionate about providing essential facilities and healthcare support services. Our highly skilled and experienced leading professionals take pride in what they do, delivering world‑class services and best‑in‑class NHS standards.

We believe in our people, and our ethos is to put our customers and team at the heart of everything we do.

Our vision is to provide quality essential services, growing for the ultimate benefit of public healthcare and beyond.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Facilities Services (BFS) are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Details

Date posted: 12 Tachwedd 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £37,742 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: M9163-4395E-11-2025

Job locations:

• Nhs Rotherham, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Woodside, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2TZ
• Barnsley Hospital NHS, Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Category Manager - Corporate

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents: Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Awareness

• Knowledge of tendering and awarding contracts in accordance with the requirements of Public Procurement Regulations

Desirable

• NHS Terms and Conditions of Contract.
• Knowledge of P2P systems (ideally Agresso)
• Knowledge of e-tendering and contracting tools (ideally Atamis)

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education educated to A level or equivalent including English and Maths at GCSE level 4 or above.
• Level 4 (Diploma in Procurement and Supply) Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrable purchasing experience in an NHS environment (or similar public sector body).
• Experience of letting product and service contracts using e‑tendering tools

Desirable Experience

• Experience of category management.

Values

• Please describe in around 100 words: What Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important
• Please describe in around 100 words: Please describe a situation where you have demonstrated respect for your colleagues/patients in a difficult or sensitive situation.

Employer details

Employer name: Barnsley Facilities Services

Address: Nhs Rotherham, Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Woodside, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2TZ

Employer's website: https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk/