At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team in shaping strategic sourcing for NHS digital and IT projects.
- Company: Join NHS Shared Business Services, a certified Great Place to Work with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, private medical insurance, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Be part of a mission-driven organisation committed to equality, diversity, and community improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: CIPS Level 5 or equivalent, with experience in public sector procurement and team leadership.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Overview
Senior Category Manager, NHS Shared Business Services (NHSSBS).
Lead a high-performing team and own a key sub-category within the Digital & IT portfolio, including frameworks such as Digital Dictation 2, Patient Communications 2, Audio Visual, and Intelligent Automation.
Shape and deliver strategic sourcing initiatives across the client base, delivering outcomes in critical markets.
Contribute to healthcare system improvements and community impact.
The organisation has launched a £900m AI procurement framework for NHS and public sector organisations.
NHSSBS is Great Place to Work certified, emphasising flexibility, work-life balance, and remote work with occasional in-person gatherings and site visits as needed.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a team of buyers at different levels.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term category strategies.
- Analyse data to identify cost savings and process improvements.
- Manage a portfolio of projects and coordinate with stakeholders to influence procurement decisions, drive savings, efficiencies, and quality improvements.
- Provide procurement support to the Customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement, and key leaders on a national footprint.
- Negotiate with suppliers to ensure comprehensive coverage of product, service, and stakeholder needs within the category.
Qualifications
- Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an equivalent qualification.
- Extensive background in public sector procurement.
- Strong understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, PA23, and related policies; mentorship experience is a plus.
- Experience managing direct reports and developing team capabilities.
- Proven ability to coordinate multiple programmes and develop collaborative relationship management with NHS and public sector suppliers.
- Experience leading complex projects and programmes with resilience to navigate challenges and drive results.
- About NHS Shared Business Services
NHS SBS was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS.
It is a joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development.
NHSSBS provides finance & accounting, digital, procurement, and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England.
Solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and deep NHS expertise, with a commitment to service excellence.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We share common values and unity of purpose with the NHS family.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and do not discriminate on grounds of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.
We partner with Vercida, the UK’s largest diversity and inclusion-focused careers site, to ensure vacancies are accessible to all.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits include: £5,400 cash car allowance, 25 days annual leave (with option to buy extra days), 4 x death in service life assurance, private medical insurance, pension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave, and a flexible benefits fund.
Working Arrangements
We support flexible working arrangements and remote work with occasional team gatherings and site visits as needed.
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