Strategic Procurement & Category Leader

National health service; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

National health service is seeking a Category Manager in the NHS procurement function. The role covers leading complex procurement, deputising for senior management, and delivering cost-effective, efficient services across ESNEFT sites in Colchester or Ipswich.

You will design and embed strategic sourcing across clinical and non-clinical categories, liaise with divisions, and drive savings while maintaining high customer service levels. Relevant degree and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
• Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement processes and ensure that arrangements are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the Trust.
• Assess opportunities and deliver efficiencies and savings through procurement projects as appropriate.
• Apply considerable professional judgment when leading on specific procurement activity and advising senior managers, colleagues, staff and customers on the resolution of complex and strategic procurement issues.
• Lead in identifying areas to improve quality and reduce costs on Trust-wide non-pay spend.
• To design, communicate and embed strategic sourcing and category management principles across the procurement team in both clinical and non‑clinical categories.
• Be the main point of contact for specific Division(s) and liaise with colleagues across the Procurement Team to enable the client from the Division to receive appropriate support and advice.]
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Job description

National health service is seeking a Category Manager in the NHS procurement function. The role covers leading complex procurement, deputising for senior management, and delivering cost-effective, efficient services across ESNEFT sites in Colchester or Ipswich.

You will design and embed strategic sourcing across clinical and non-clinical categories, liaise with divisions, and drive savings while maintaining high customer service levels. Relevant degree and leadership experience are essential.