Senior Category Manager – Commercial Delivery

Overview

In this role you will lead a procurement function within NHS LPP, driving cost savings and value for money across a broad portfolio. You will collaborate with senior clinical and operational stakeholders regionally and nationally to drive digital-focused innovation. You will oversee a small team of Category Managers and shape procurement strategies that align with national initiatives and legislation. This is a mission-driven position in a centre of commercial excellence, offering the chance to deliver sustainable service improvements at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Band 8b salary (£75,328–£86,114)
• Permanent contract
• Full-time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working
• Investors in People & Disability Awareness-accredited

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of category managers
• Engage with NHS Trusts to build collaborative relationships
• Provide specialist commercial and contract management support for local, regional and national initiatives
• Direct a portfolio of procurement and contract management projects to deliver value for money
• Develop and monitor procurement strategies for allocated categories with market analysis
• Ensure procurement activities comply with relevant legislation
• Understand and implement national procurement initiatives (DHSC, NHS England, SCCL, Crown Commercial Service)
• Identify and manage procurement risks throughout the process

Key requirements

• CIPS membership or relevant professional experience
• Continuous professional development (CPD)
• Procurement Procedures workshops
• Account management skills training
• Recognised advanced computer training
• Desirable: Masters or equivalent plus senior specialist procurement knowledge
• Desirable: Prince 2 Practitioner for project management
• Understanding of wider public procurement and commercial world
• Senior specialist commercial/industry experience in procurement in a senior management role
• People management and time management skills

• People management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Collaboration across teams
• Contract management
• Supplier engagement
• Procurement strategy development

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