Senior Category Manager

Castlefield Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Senior Category Manager to join their Procurement Team. This role focuses on leading improvement projects and managing a team within a prestigious NHS Trust. You will oversee complex tendering activities while fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a flexible hybrid working model and excellent benefits, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile contracts in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about procurement and looking for a role that values inclusivity and development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working model

27 days Annual leave + bank holidays

Excellent employer pension contribution

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and contract regulations is essential.
• Management experience is crucial for leading the Category team.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement projects and manage supplier relationships for cost reduction.
• Develop work plans and negotiate complex contracts within the category.

Skills

Public Sector Experience

Management Experience

Contract Management

Tender Management

Public Procurement Regulations Knowledge

Education

MCIPS Qualification

Job description

Castlefield Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Castlefield Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Castlefield Recruitment

Specialist resourcer for finance and procurement professionals who work within the public and private sector

Castlefield Recruitment are working in partnership with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to recruit an accomplished and dynamic Senior Category Manager to join the Procurement Team, focusing on the corporate category area.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are one of the largest teaching Trusts in England and has an award-winning procurement team! The Procurement and Supply Chain Team consists of over 90 team members, which allows the function to provide a first-class service.

As the Senior Category Manager, you will support and lead on several improvement projects across the department, as well as leading a procurement work-plan in addition to taking ownership of the most complex/niche tendering activities across the department.

You will have management responsibilities for 4 members of the Category team and will be expected to provide advice and guidance to help them further their careers and become more well-rounded procurement professionals.

The role is an NHS Band 8a - £53,755 - £60,504 (+ £3,000 bonus for MCIPS qualified candidates, + £3000 retention bonus after 12 months service (this is payable monthly), plus benefits outlined below.

• Flexible hybrid working model, with 2 days on-site per week in Nottingham
• 27 days Annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Excellent employer pension contribution (up to 10.7%)
• Opportunity to work on innovative and essential high-profile contracts
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression

Responsibilities:

• Implement a category management strategy and support the management of key supplier relationships to deliver cost reduction and service improvements
• Identify projects and develop work plans and cost improvement programmes on an annual basis with regular reviews and updates throughout the year to deliver the agreed CIP targets
• Lead the negotiation and completion of the most complex/complicated contracts within the category to support the category strategy
• Deliver a co-ordinated workplan across the Trust, ensuring procurement best practice is fully represented and best value achieved at all levels
• Providing advice and support to the Divisional Management Teams on service design and provision
• Produce regular capacity and performance reports to present to the Head/Assistant Director of Procurement

Requirements:

• Experience of working on the Public Sector and of Public Contract Regulations
• Previous management or mentorship experience is essential
• Proven experience of purchasing within key category areas
• Proven experience in whole life cycle contract management
• Track record of successfully managing high-value and highly complex tenders
• Excellent knowledge of public procurement regulations

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position. For further information on applying, an informal discussion or access to the candidate brief, please follow the link below or contact Luis Covell on 0113 212 4615.

As an organisation, Nottingham University Hospitals support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We welcome applicants from all places of education and encourage applications from our underrepresented groups which includes Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups, people with health or learning needs and LGBTQ+ communities.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care