Senior Category Manager Non-Clinical in Huddersfield

Job summaryWe are looking for an experienced procurement professional to join the CHS Procurement and Supplies team as a Senior Category Manager.This successful candidate will manager the Non-clinical team which consists of 2 x Assistant Category Managers, 2 x Buyers, an Assistant Buyer and a Procurement Assistant Apprentice.The role includes extensive customer relationship management, supplier relationship management, category strategy development and implementation, and involves provision of hands-on support to CHS and CHFT colleagues. The role plays a key part in ensuring CHS/CHFT implements the Procurement Act 2024 and remains compliant at all times.The post holder: Will be responsible for the strategic drive of the procurement team workload. Will lead in the high risk high value procurements including Capital, IT, Estates and Corporate. Will analyse spend and contract data to identify and deliver CIP and non-CIP savings. Will develop a future procurement plan and be accountable for the activities of the category team. Will ensure that the category resource is utilised in the most effective and efficient way. Will be the procurement expert for the category and ensure that at all times there is compliance with Provider Selection Regime, Procurement Act 24, Public Contract Regulations 2015, CHS and CHFT Standing Financial Instructions, and UK Legislation.Main duties of the jobResponsible for the Non-Clinical category team. This includes capital equipping projects, maintenance and lease portfolio management.TeamTake day to day supervisory responsibility for the procurement activity of the Non-Clinical team.Ensure as far as practicable the use of standard formal documentation and procedures.Drive forward the category management agenda ensuring a proactive approach to strategic and operational procurement activity.Accountable for the category management activity in Atamis e-procurement solution ensuring it is kept up to date and can be relied on to provide appropriate management information.Cross DepartmentalAssist the Deputy Head of Procurement and Supplies in the development and implementation of the Trust's procurement strategy based on best practice for NHS and public sector procurement and ensuring that such strategy is monitored against objectives and reviewed.To provide managerial support across the procurement department and to other senior managers as and when required.Resource ManagementManage a robust work plan for the category team ensuring that deployment of category resource is effectively meeting the needs of the organisations stakeholders.Deliver an effective communication strategy for the category team ensuring that two way dialogue is available on both an individual basis as well as within a team environment.About usAt CHS we understand the differences in delivering our services in complex environments and we have a flexible approach to meet the needs of our customers. Our Estates and Facilities management functions alongside our Clinical Engineering, decontamination and procurement service, provides the following:Fully managed estate and building maintenanceClinical Engineering and DecontaminationProcurement advice, guidance and governanceCapital project managementTransportGrounds maintenance.PorteringCateringCleaning (including robot and deep cleaning)All provided to nationally recognised standards giving you assurance that your premises and equipment will be the best they can, and your customers will have confidence in you as a provider.DetailsDate posted03 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary 50,470 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number372-CHS1686Job locationsCalderdale and Huddersfield LtdAcre Mills Outpatients, Acre Street, LindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EBUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPublic sector procurement experienceNHS procurement experienceContract Law knowledgeCommitment to personal developmentProactiveConfidentAttention to detailAnalyticalNegotiation and influencing skillsStakeholder ManagementIT literateLine management experiencCollaborationLiaising with ICS, WYAAT, DOH, NHS Supply Chain and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.Represent and Chair where appropriate any regional collaboration meetings to identify and drive collaboration.Working collaboratively with other Trusts to rationalise products and suppliers, and agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefitsSelf ManagementAttend all mandatory training as required by CHS/Trust including Central Commercial Function and Cabinet Office training.Lead by example when mentoring team members, being the pillar of support.Participate in the annual appraisal process including putting in place development plans.Seek advice and support from line manager and other colleagues within the procurement team.Be open to change, amend working practices in response to changes in process with a positiveattitude.Be open, honest, respectful and reliable.Be enthusiastic and passionate when adhering to company values and engaging in your personal development.Be attentive to the detail in any procurement and negotiation activity.Be professional, impartial and unbiased in your communication, advice and recommendations to procurement stakeholders or colleagues.ComplianceCompliance to both internal and best practise processes and procedures which achieve best value for money when procuring products & services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/EU standard procurement practice.Ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and the Trusts and NHS procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.Ensure that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, including product advice to members of the public and GP practices.Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures and support activities which ensure compliance to accredited standards awarded to the organisationSuppliers/SupplyEnsure effective supplier management to ensure compliance to contractual arrangements, KPIs and specifications as well as providing support in the event of market disruption and supplier failure which causes an issue with supply/service deliveryStakeholderEffective stakeholder management strategies deployed when undertaking procurement activities/projects to ensure best outcomes are achieved for all parties.Provide procurement advice, support to Trust staff working on procurement tasks. Job description Job responsibilitiesPublic sector procurement experienceNHS procurement experienceContract Law knowledgeCommitment to personal developmentProactiveConfidentAttention to detailAnalyticalNegotiation and influencing skillsStakeholder ManagementIT literateLine management experiencCollaborationLiaising with ICS, WYAAT, DOH, NHS Supply Chain and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data.Represent and Chair where appropriate any regional collaboration meetings to identify and drive collaboration.Working collaboratively with other Trusts to rationalise products and suppliers, and agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefitsSelf ManagementAttend all mandatory training as required by CHS/Trust including Central Commercial Function and Cabinet Office training.Lead by example when mentoring team members, being the pillar of support.Participate in the annual appraisal process including putting in place development plans.Seek advice and support from line manager and other colleagues within the procurement team.Be open to change, amend working practices in response to changes in process with a positiveattitude.Be open, honest, respectful and reliable.Be enthusiastic and passionate when adhering to company values and engaging in your personal development.Be attentive to the detail in any procurement and negotiation activity.Be professional, impartial and unbiased in your communication, advice and recommendations to procurement stakeholders or colleagues.ComplianceCompliance to both internal and best practise processes and procedures which achieve best value for money when procuring products & services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/EU standard procurement practice.Ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and the Trusts and NHS procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.Ensure that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, including product advice to members of the public and GP practices.Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures and support activities which ensure compliance to accredited standards awarded to the organisationSuppliers/SupplyEnsure effective supplier management to ensure compliance to contractual arrangements, KPIs and specifications as well as providing support in the event of market disruption and supplier failure which causes an issue with supply/service deliveryStakeholderEffective stakeholder management strategies deployed when undertaking procurement activities/projects to ensure best outcomes are achieved for all parties.Provide procurement advice, support to Trust staff working on procurement tasks.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMCIPS or equivalent qualificationor equivalent and proven training and professional experience General EssentialAble to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational HealthMust be eligible to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustWilling to work in a flexible manner as and when desiredDesirableFull UK Driving Licence Experience EssentialExperience of handling complex procurement projectsExperience of implementing procurement strategy, policy and procedureExperience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, cost and savingsExperience of e-procurement solutions such as AtamisExperience in planning, organising and managing procurement projects and tender exercisesExperience of supplier management including resolution of supply challengesProven staff management/supervision experienceExperience of delivering a stakeholder management strategyExperience of collaborative procurement across multiple organisations Knowledge & Skills EssentialThorough understanding of the Public Sector procurementUnderstanding of basic contract lawComplete understanding and knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015Practical working knowledge of public procurementUnderstanding of the Procurement Act 2024Able to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to lead and motivateDesirableThorough understanding of current NHS Procurement LandscapeKnowledge and understanding of Acute Trust ProcurementUnderstanding of change management tools and techniques Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMCIPS or equivalent qualificationor equivalent and proven training and professional experience General EssentialAble to fulfil the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational HealthMust be eligible to work in the UKAbility to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation TrustWilling to work in a flexible manner as and when desiredDesirableFull UK Driving Licence Experience EssentialExperience of handling complex procurement projectsExperience of implementing procurement strategy, policy and procedureExperience of detailed analysis of data relating to the review of product use, cost and savingsExperience of e-procurement solutions such as AtamisExperience in planning, organising and managing procurement projects and tender exercisesExperience of supplier management including resolution of supply challengesProven staff management/supervision experienceExperience of delivering a stakeholder management strategyExperience of collaborative procurement across multiple organisations Knowledge & Skills EssentialThorough understanding of the Public Sector procurementUnderstanding of basic contract lawComplete understanding and knowledge of Public Contract Regulations 2015Practical working knowledge of public procurementUnderstanding of the Procurement Act 2024Able to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to lead and motivateDesirableThorough understanding of current NHS Procurement LandscapeKnowledge and understanding of Acute Trust ProcurementUnderstanding of change management tools and techniquesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield SolutionsAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield LtdAcre Mills Outpatients, Acre Street, LindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EBUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCalderdale and Huddersfield SolutionsAddressCalderdale and Huddersfield LtdAcre Mills Outpatients, Acre Street, LindleyHuddersfieldHD3 3EBUnited KingdomEmployer's website