At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead category management and strategic sourcing for clinical and non-clinical spend in the NHS.
- Company: Attain is a values-led consultancy focused on delivering savings and service transformation in the NHS.
- Benefits: Enjoy a performance-based bonus of up to 10% and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Other info: This role is home-based with regular travel to London and Home Counties.
- Why this job: Join a team with a strong NHS background, making a real impact on frontline healthcare.
- Qualifications: Expertise in category management and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 are essential.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 52000 £ per year.
Location: Home-based with regular travel to London and Home Counties (Hybrid)
Working pattern: Permanent, Full-time
Are you a procurement professional with a passion for delivering real impact in the NHS? Attain is a values‑led consultancy working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with NHS provider clients to deliver savings, support service transformation and make a lasting difference to frontline healthcare. We are now looking for a Category Manager or Senior Category Manager to join our growing team.
The role
You will lead category management and strategic sourcing across defined areas of clinical and non‑clinical spend. Working closely with NHS provider clients, budget holders, operational, clinical and finance stakeholders, you will shape commercial strategies, deliver savings and support sustainable improvements in service delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing category strategies based on spend analysis, demand management, market insight and organisational priorities
- Identifying savings, efficiencies, service improvements and risk reduction opportunities
- Leading end‑to‑end procurement processes from early market engagement through to award and mobilisation
- Reducing in‑year contract spend on live contracts
- Providing expert advice on procurement compliance including the Procurement Act 2023, Provider Selection Regime, NHS procurement policy and NHS Standard Terms and Conditions
- Ensuring robust governance, delivery discipline and stakeholder confidence
- Operating in hybrid delivery models with regular on‑site presence within Provider Trusts
What you'll bring
For both levels, you will need:
- Category management expertise with a demonstrable track record of delivering financial savings
- Experience leading full lifecycle procurement projects
- Strong knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime
- The ability to analyse spend, contracts, pricing models and supplier proposals
- Clear, confident communication skills with senior stakeholders
- Resilience and adaptability in pressurised, fast‑moving environments
What's on offer
- Performance and profit‑based annual bonus of up to 10%
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Hybrid working with access to co‑working spaces
- A suite of CPD and learning tools
- Exposure to varied, high‑impact work across NHS care areas
- Clear progression routes into senior roles
About Attain
Attain offers a genuinely different proposition to traditional consultancies. A high proportion of our people have worked directly within the NHS, giving us real credibility with clients. We are people‑focused, investing heavily in career development and leadership, and deeply committed to doing the right thing – for our people, our clients and the communities they serve. Attain is committed to an inclusive and supportive culture where the diversity of people's backgrounds and circumstances is positively valued. Our recruitment process focuses on skills, capabilities and experience to ensure fairness at every step.
Category Manager / Senior Category Manager employer: Attain
Attain is based in the UK and offers a unique consultancy approach with a focus on NHS procurement. Employees benefit from a 6% employer pension contribution and access to co-working spaces. The team prioritises career development and inclusivity, valuing diverse backgrounds.
