Are\r\nyou a Category Manager who is knowledgeable about the Digital & IT markets?\r\nThen we've got the job for you!

Our\r\nDigital & IT Category team are seeking an experienced Procurement Category\r\nManager to join them. As a Category Manager, you’ll lead a delegated category\r\nportfolio to implement strategic sourcing and strong partner management, lower\r\ncosts to deliver savings targets, and strengthen existing relationships with\r\nkey suppliers.

We\r\ncan offer great career progression opportunities, the ability to be based\r\nanywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and\r\ntraining and development opportunities.

This\r\nposition is predominantly home-based, but there is an expectation of attending\r\nmeetings at our Salford office once/ twice per month.

What you'll be doing:

Developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procurement strategies for allocated sub-categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service delivery.Delivering on a portfolio of projects as agreed with client collaborators, meeting expectations and timelines.Maximising contract compliance and undertaking procurement activities in accordance with PCR2015/PA23 legislation/ commercial/ contract law/ Standing Financial Instructions.Support in the delivery of departmental revenue targets ensuring opportunities for growth are identified and implemented.Support the uptake of the portfolio across the landscape, working alongside the wider teams including Innovation, Implementation, Marketing and Consultancy.Advise on commercial and contractual issues from initial scoping through to contract award and contract management.

What you’ll bring:

Experience and/or knowledge of working within Public Sector procurement.Knowledge of UK Public Contracts Regulations/Procurement Act 2023, contract terms and conditions & policies, procedures and processes.Knowledge and/or experience of the digital and IT market and its supply chains.Broad knowledge of the technology markets (services, software, hardware).Experience with end-to-end procurement delivery lifecycle.CIPS level 4 and above or working/willing to work towards.

It would be great if you had:

Knowledge of Procurement ERP systems, eSourcing tools and MS OfficeKnowledge of working closely with multiple Government organisations and external third-party suppliersAwareness of procurement compliance to instruct wider team/clients

If\r\nyou are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly\r\nwhat we’re looking for, please do apply, we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Salford
Security\r\nClearance Level: DBS
Internal\r\nRecruiter: Rachel
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days\r\nannual leave with the option to buy extra days, 4 x death in service life assurance,\r\npension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and a generous\r\nflexible benefits fund which you can take in cash.

Although\r\nthis role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can\r\npromote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves\r\nperformance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can\r\noffer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and\r\nneed to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what\r\nmight be possible.

Loved\r\nreading about this job and want to know more about us?

NHS\r\nShared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and\r\nSocial Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture\r\nwith Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software\r\ndevelopment, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers,\r\nand deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family,\r\nwe provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce\r\nservices to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are\r\nunderpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth\r\nunderstanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.
We\r\nshare common values and unity of purpose with the rest of the NHS family, are\r\ncommitted to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act\r\nresponsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual levels.

Would\r\nyou like to join us on our journey?