Bring Your Procurement Power to Where It Matters Most –\r\nThe NHS!

Join NHS Shared Business Services as a Principal Category\r\nManager where your expertise in public procurement and category management\r\ndoesn’t just deliver value for money. It will also support front line care,\r\ndrive system-wide improvements, and help shape the future of NHS healthcare. We\r\nare ready for you if you want to take your skills to the next level in a role\r\nthat truly makes an impact.

In this national role within our Construction &\r\nEstates Category (C&E), you will lead a small team supporting the delivery\r\nof our Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy, and Ancillary Services\r\nFramework.  For the right candidate, you will also offer support across other frameworks.

We can offer outstanding career progression opportunities,\r\nability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet\r\nyour needs and training and development opportunities.

We recognise that work-life balance isn’t a luxury – it’s\r\na necessity. We give employees the flexibility to help them achieve a healthier\r\nwork-life balance and perform at their best. There will be expectation to\r\nattend team collaboration meetings onsite in our Salford office once monthly.\r\nYou will also be required to attend client sites, exhibitions and conferences\r\nas and when required.

What you will be doing:

Working closely within the C&E category to ensure effective management and delivery of portfolio framework agreements.Reviewing and negotiating draft contracts for the category area.Leading and developing a team of Category Managers and/or Buyers.Pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.Analysing data and identify areas of cost savings and operational improvements to advise procurement plans.Supporting the Senior Category Manager with the management of key areas of improvement such as review of purchasing procedures, benchmarking, and day-to-day customer and supplier interactions.

What you will bring:

Experience of working within a UK public sector procurement setting and knowledge of UK Public Contract Regulations and the New Procurement Act 2023.Qualified at CIPS Level 4 or above.Strong experience in supplier relationship management and collaboration.Experience in project management within a procurement setting, with the ability to interpret and analyse complex data.Team leadership and management experience.

If you’re interested in this role but unsure if your\r\nskills and experience match exactly, we encourage you to apply—we’d love to\r\nhear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Anywhere – (with a\r\nrequirement to attend the Salford office once/twice monthly)
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Rachel
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days,\r\nhealth cash plan, 4 x death in service life assurance, pension, 3 days paid\r\nvolunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and generous flexible benefits fund\r\nwhich you can take in cash.

Loved reading about this job and want to know more about\r\nus?

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the\r\nDepartment of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS.\r\nAn outstanding joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital\r\nservices and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees,\r\npatients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud\r\nmembers of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital,\r\nprocurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our\r\nsolutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’\r\nexpertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service\r\nperfection.

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

Would you like to join us on our journey?