Strategic NHS Category Manager | Cross-Site Lead

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health foundation seeks a Senior Category Manager to deliver strategic procurement initiatives across multiple categories. The role involves managing procurement services while ensuring compliance with legislation and maximizing value. Candidates should have significant experience in Category Management and member of CIPS or equivalent. This is a flexible position based at the Archipelago Offices in England, with travel required across various sites.

Benefits

First-class development opportunities

Healthy work-life balance

Training in management and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Category Management role is essential.
• Experience running capital/professional services procurement projects is required.
• Evidence of savings/service improvement achievements is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic procurement initiatives across allocated sourcing categories.
• Maximize value for money through process improvement and sourcing strategies.
• Provide effective procurement services while ensuring compliance.

Skills

Project management skills

Advanced IT skills

Stakeholder management

Procurement knowledge

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

CIPS member or equivalent

Tools

Specialist software for contract management

Job description

A leading health foundation seeks a Senior Category Manager to deliver strategic procurement initiatives across multiple categories. The role involves managing procurement services while ensuring compliance with legislation and maximizing value. Candidates should have significant experience in Category Management and member of CIPS or equivalent. This is a flexible position based at the Archipelago Offices in England, with travel required across various sites.