Category Manager - NHSSBS

Do you have a background within public procurement and looking for your next step up/challenge? You may want to join a growing team as a Category Manager, supporting a number of upcoming and exciting projects. NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS) are seeking a credible procurement professional to join their Business Services team. If you have experience in category management, then this role will offer you an opportunity to support in crafting the marketplace for our clients at a national level.

With your track record, skills, and determination, you'll deliver a highly professional and adaptable client service approach and act as the main point of contact. We promise you an exciting experience, giving you the opportunity to grow, hone your skills, and make a difference to everyone touched by the healthcare system. We put our people’s wellbeing at the heart of everything we do — because we know that flexibility and work-life balance are key to building a happy, high-performing team! There will be a requirement to work from our modern collaborative office in Salford at least once a month. There will also be occasional travel to our client sites.

What you will be doing:

• Leading on the development of the annual work plan and implementing policy, contributing to short and long-term category strategies.
• Identifying new areas for contracting and working with partners.
• Delivering a portfolio of projects as agreed with NHSSBS client partners, meeting expectations and timelines.
• Improving contract compliance and undertaking procurement activities in accordance with current public procurement legislation.
• Providing procurement support for clients and handling tender activity appropriate to the category through to contract award.
• Taking the lead across a project portfolio as directed, building knowledge and expertise to become a subject matter expert.

What you will bring:

• Experience of PCR 2015, EU/UK regulations, company policies, Provider Selection Regime, and the New Procurement Act 2023/2024 (essential).
• Experience working in procurement, commissioning, bid writing, or contract management within the NHS/Healthcare/Public Sector (essential).
• Knowledge and skills in procurement processes, including scoping, briefing, tendering, selection, contract negotiation, service level agreements, and supplier management.
• Reporting and providing evidence of savings and benefits delivered through effective vendor management.
• Validated analytical skills in analyzing information, interpreting, and presenting findings.
• CIPS level 4, working towards or willing to achieve.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Anywhere (UK)

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Rachel

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with options to buy additional days, health cash plan, 4x death in service life assurance, pension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave, and a flexible benefits fund which can be taken in cash.

Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer flexible arrangements. If you are interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and discuss potential options.

Interested in learning more about our company? NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. As a joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, delivering value for money to taxpayers. We provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement, and workforce services to over half the NHS in England, underpinned by innovative technologies, expert teams, and a deep understanding of the NHS. We share values and a purpose aligned with the NHS, committed to being a force for good, and act responsibly and sustainably at all levels. Join us on our journey!