Ready for your next big move in Digital & IT\r\nprocurement? If you are a skilled and seasoned category expert who is motivated\r\nto make a difference, we are eager for your response!

As a Senior Category Manager at NHS SBS, you’ll lead a\r\nteam and take ownership of a sub-category within the Digital & IT\r\nportfolio, including its associated frameworks. You will flourish with the\r\nchallenge of shaping strategic sourcing initiatives across our client base.\r\nDriving projects to success within key markets. Prioritising the provision of a\r\nprofessional, adaptable service will allow your efforts to significantly\r\ninfluence the healthcare system and those it supports.

Operating confidently in a regulated environment. Focusing\r\non developing, delivering, and managing complex framework agreements for\r\ncurrent and future client needs. You will also contribute to the development of\r\nstrategic plans that drive strong growth across the portfolio.

As a Great Place to Work® certified organisation, we\r\nrecognise the importance of flexibility in maintaining a healthy work-life\r\nbalance. This position is predominantly remote, with monthly team gatherings\r\nheld at our Salford office and occasional trips for conferences or site visits\r\nas needed.

What you will be doing:

Leading, mentoring and supporting a team of buying staff of different levels.Developing and implementing short and long-term category strategies.Analysing data and identifying key areas for cost savings and process improvements.Managing a portfolio of projects. Working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice and drives savings and efficiencies and improve quality.Offering procurement support to the customer Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement and Key Leaders on a national footprint.Negotiating with the supplier base ensuring that all aspects are covered within the category from a product, service and stakeholder basis.

What you will bring:

Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification.Extensive background in public sector procurement. A solid understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, PA23, and related policies and mentorship.Experience managing direct reports. Focusing on supporting their development, enhancing procurement expertise, and building overall team capability.Demonstrated expertise in coordinating multiple programmes and developing collaborative relationship management frameworks with key NHS and public sector suppliers.Proven experience leading complex projects and programmes, with the resilience to navigate challenges and drive results.Relevant knowledge of the category and market

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

Employment Type: Full\r\nTime, Permanent
Location: Nationwide – with monthly\r\nonsite visits to the Salford Office
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Rachel
Salary: up to £60,000 per annum\r\ndepending upon experience and development needs
Benefits: £5,400 cash car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days, 4 x death in\r\nservice life assurance, private medical insurance, pension, 3 days paid\r\nvolunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and a generous flexible benefits fund\r\nwhich you can take in cash.

We support many ways of working and can offer a range of\r\nflexible working arrangements. So, if you’re interested and need to work\r\nflexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be\r\npossible.

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\nA unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services\r\nand software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and\r\nsuppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the\r\nNHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and\r\nworkforce services to more than half the NHS in England. 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 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?