Category Manager - Information Management & Technology

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Category Manager for Information Management & Technology. In this role, you will manage procurement services, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost-effective solutions. Candidates should have a strong background in multi-commodity and services procurement, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This is a full-time permanent position offering a competitive salary between £64,156 and £71,148 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience as a recognised negotiator.
• Experience in corporate contracting and management.
• Experience of managing Procurement personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive category management and procurement service.
• Deliver cash-releasing savings annually.
• Operate as a trusted business partner.

Skills

Multi-commodity and services procurement experience

Advanced complex negotiation skills

Customer focused environment experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Contract Law

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced)

Education

Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS Level 6

Membership of an alternative Management Institute

Job description

Category Manager - Information Management & Technology

The closing date is 20 January 2026

This is a great time to join our expanding procurement team in a time of innovation and change. A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager within the Information Management & Technology Category, to collaboratively manage non‑pay expenditure, and to assist in the development of sourcing strategies to deliver value‑for‑money and improved services for our patients.

The team is committed to working constructively and collaboratively with our suppliers in developing value‑adding opportunities, and harnessing the potential for our supply chain to support the Trust in delivering better care to our patients and in improving operational performance and efficiency.

***Please note that a skill test assessment will be part of the interview process***

Main duties of the job

As a Category Manager, you will provide a proactive category management and procurement service to the four Trusts across South West London, covering strategic advice and operational matters, operating as a recognised, trusted and influential business partner and ensuring that the service is efficient, cost‑effective and responsive to the changing needs of South West London and wider NHS. This role also involves you delivering demonstrable cash‑releasing savings annually as part of the services' cost improvement programmes and meeting key performance and efficiency targets.

About us

St George's Hospital (where the role is primarily based) 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 that 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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached the detailed information within the job description and person specification for review.

Person Specification

Experience

• Multi‑commodity and services procurement experience;
• Experience as a recognised negotiator
• Experience in corporate contracting and management of commercial affairs
• Experienced in producing and understanding business plans, reports, contracts and service level agreements
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment
• Advanced complex negotiation and contracting experience and demonstrable record of high achievement against set targets
• Experienced in meeting financial targets and project management deadlines
• Experience of managing Procurement personnel
• Experience in Healthcare services provision in UK Private sector or International sector
• Experience of public sector Procurement
• Experience of working within the NHS and an understanding of current issues

Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong persuasion and influencing skills.
• Ability to lead and implement change in a challenging environment.
• Thorough understanding of commercial issues and purchasing techniques including the rules and policies governing public sector procurement
• Knowledge of Commercial and Contract Law.
• Ability to manage and coordinate large and complex projects involving multiple personnel from different organisations.
• Ability to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on the best value options for procurement and supply.
• Ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service level
• Understanding of Global Healthcare Market
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an advanced level to produce graphs; mathematical and logical formulas.

Qualifications

• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply CIPS Level 6, MCIPS, or NVQ Level 4
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Membership of an alternative Management Institute

Personality Requirements

• Committed to increasing the profile of Procurement within the Services
• Committed to business service provision
• Dedicated, assertive, persuasive and ethical
• Ability to operate and guide in high pressure environment

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.

Address

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2nd Floor Wandle Annex, St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road

£64,156 to £71,148 a yearper annum incl HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-NN-7480839-A&C-Z-A

Job locations

St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

2nd Floor Wandle Annex, St George’s Hospital, Blackshaw Road