At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead category management and strategic sourcing for clinical and non-clinical spend.
- Company: Attain is a values-led consultancy focused on NHS provider clients.
- Benefits: Home-based role with regular travel to London and Home Counties.
- Other info: Permanent, full-time position with a hybrid working pattern.
- Why this job: Make a lasting difference to frontline healthcare through impactful procurement.
- Qualifications: Experience in procurement and knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ 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 involves leading 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
Category Manager / Senior Category Manager (Healthcare) employer: Attain
Attain offers a unique opportunity to work closely with NHS providers, delivering savings and service transformation. The role is home-based with travel to London and Home Counties, allowing flexibility while making a significant impact in healthcare. Join a growing team dedicated to improving frontline services.
