Overview
Are you looking for your next opportunity supporting the NHS through Digital & IT procurement? If you’re an experienced category specialist with a passion for delivering impact, we’d love to hear from you! As a Senior Category Manager at NHS Shared Business Services, you’ll lead a high-performing team while taking ownership of a key sub‑category within the Digital & IT portfolio. This includes managing associated frameworks such as Digital Dictation 2, Patient Communications 2, Audio Visual, and Intelligent Automation. This is a 12‑month FTC opportunity. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering strategic sourcing initiatives across our client base, driving successful outcomes within critical markets. By providing a professional, agile, and customer-focused service, your work will make a meaningful contribution to the healthcare system and the communities it serves.
Your responsibilities
- 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 and working closely with key stakeholders to influence procurement choice, drive savings and efficiencies and improve quality.
- Offering procurement support to the customer Service Directors, 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 bring
- Level 5 CIPS qualification (or working towards), or an alternative comparable qualification.
- Extensive background in public sector procurement and solid understanding of the Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015, PA23 and related policies.
- 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.
Benefits
Employment Type: 12‑month FTC. Location: Nationwide – predominantly remote with bi‑monthly onsite visits to the Salford Office. Security Clearance Level: DBS. Salary: up to £60,000 per annum depending upon experience and development needs. Benefits include £5,400 cash car allowance, 25 days annual leave (with option to buy extra days), 4× death in service life assurance, private medical insurance, pension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and a generous flexible benefits fund which can be taken in cash. Flexible working arrangements are supported.
About NHS Shared Business Services
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A joint venture with Sopra Steria, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, delivering value for money to the taxpayer. We provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, underpinned by cutting‑edge technologies and strong commitment to service excellence.
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