Overview
In this role you lead the corporate services or property procurement category, shaping strategies to deliver value and patient-focused outcomes. You will partner with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, efficient sourcing and contract management within the NHS Trust. The position involves overseeing multiple procurement projects, driving improvements, and mentoring others while pursuing professional development. This is a central role for advancing public sector procurement excellence and delivering tangible benefits across SABP and SPFT.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- flexible working
- free parking
- health and wellbeing support
- opportunities for development
- staff networks
Responsibilities
- Lead the category procurement strategy for corporate services or property
- Develop sourcing strategies and run competitive processes to secure contracts
- Provide commercial contract management support and manage supplier relationships
- Drive efficiency, innovation and staff development within the function
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and legislation
- Provide professional commercial advice and support
- Collaborate with contract owners to improve patient outcomes
- Support cross-functional teams through procurement leadership
Key requirements
- Category management experience
- MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience
- Evidence of achievements in savings and/or service improvements
- Desirable NHS or Public sector experience
- Contract management experience
- People management and leadership experience
- At least 5 years in procurement, contracting or managing contracts
- communication
- leadership
- relationship building
- category management
- procurement strategies
- sourcing processes
Senior Category Manager in Leatherhead employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
