Category Manager (Digital & IT) in London

If you have a background in public sector procurement and are looking for a foot into Digital & IT category management, this could be your step in! NHS Shared Business Services has been delivering the most cost effective and highest quality corporate services to the NHS for over two decades. You will lead strategic sourcing and stakeholder management within the Digital & IT category portfolio, striving to lower costs to the NHS and strengthen already formed relationships. You'll develop specific sourcing programs, deliver projects in key markets, and build tender packs. Acting as the main point of contact and becoming a subject matter expert in your category.

We promise you a rewarding experience, with growth opportunities to make a difference within the NHS. This position is predominantly home based, but there is an expectation to attend our Salford office once a month and, in addition, where business needs are required. The modern Salford office sits in an iconic waterfront location positioned on the historic Manchester Ship Canal.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering a portfolio of projects as agreed with NHS Shared Business Services client partners, meeting expectations and timelines.
• Improving contract compliance and undertaking procurement activities in accordance with current public procurement legislation plus environmental and sustainability requirements.
• Supervising and supporting supplier performance across the category area.
• Delivering tender solutions that allow cost optimisation and support customer savings targets.
• Taking the lead across a project portfolio as advised, building knowledge and expertise to become a subject matter expert.
• Ensuring uptake of the framework agreements across the wider public sector and working alongside the Implementation team.

What you will bring:

• CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations or working towards.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the full procurement process, including leading on tendering projects (end to end).
• Knowledge of Procurement Contract Regulations 2015, Provider Selection Regime and New Procurement Act 2023 (Essential).
• Knowledge/experience of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools.

It would be great if you had:

• Experience and/or knowledge of working with the NHS or operating in a regulated environment.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Anywhere (UK) – With an expectation to attend the Salford office once a month

Security Clearance Level: DBS

Internal Recruiter: Rachel

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, health cash plan, paid volunteering days and carers leave, 4 x death in service life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was crafted by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer.

We share common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual level.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.

We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role.