Category Manager - Commercial Delivery Team

London Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role you will support the Senior Category Manager to deliver cost and efficiency savings across NHS procurement. You will engage senior external clinical and operational stakeholders regionally and nationally, driving innovation in the Digital Health space. You will leverage your senior procurement experience in digital or complex spend categories to manage contracts, supplier engagement and value-for-money initiatives. This is a collaborative, impact-driven position within NHS LPP, offering development opportunities and flexible working to support transformation across the NHS.”

Pay / Benefits

Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
Outstanding professional and leadership development opportunities
Home or remote working
Compressed hours
Band 8a salary (£66,274–£73,496 p.a)

Responsibilities

Support delivery of procurement projects within key timelines to realise cost savings
Ensure contract compliance and procurement excellence across NHS LPP
Develop and implement category strategies through demand and market analysis
Engage with NHS Trusts and stakeholders to align on standards, contracts and supplier management
Provide commercial advice for local, regional and national NHS initiatives
Identify and manage risk throughout the procurement process
Monitor national procurement initiatives from DHSC, NHS England, NHS Supply Chain/SCCL, and Crown Commercial Service

Key requirements

MCIPS (Registered full Member)
Degree-level education or equivalent
Senior specialist commercial/procurement experience in a management role
Understanding of NHS/public procurement and commercial environment
Experience in contract management, supplier engagement and stakeholder management
Ability to manage, influence and lead people and priorities