Senior Procurement Category Manager – Strategic Sourcing

UHDB; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car scheme

Job summary

UHDB is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to provide oversight of category management across non-clinical spend, delivering strategic sourcing and best-value procurement in line with NHS governance. You will deputise where required, manage relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across procurement portfolios.

The role focuses on defining and leading category strategies, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across Clinical

Qualifications

• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills for high-value tenders.
• Experience interpreting NHS standard contracts and national tariff guidance.
• Proven ability to lead on complex procurement initiatives across large organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to category management teams for non-clinical spend.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve best value and compliance.
• Deputise for the Deputy Director of Procurement and Head of Procurement when required.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers to communicate risks clearly.

Skills

Negotiation

Influencing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Strategic sourcing

Education

Master's degree in procurement

Job description

UHDB is seeking a Senior Procurement Category Manager to provide oversight of category management across non-clinical spend, delivering strategic sourcing and best-value procurement in line with NHS governance. You will deputise where required, manage relationships with senior stakeholders and suppliers, and drive continuous improvement across procurement portfolios.

The role focuses on defining and leading category strategies, ensuring value for money, quality, and compliance across Clinical