Venn Group
Category Manager
Rate: £31.00/ hour (via Umbrella)
Length: 6 Months
Overview
We are working with an NHS Organisation who are looking for a Category Manager to support the delivery of the Trusts Capital procurement requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement activity across allocated categories (professional services, capital & non-clinical services)
- Develop and implement category strategies to deliver savings and service improvements
- Manage complex, high-value tenders and contracts in line with UK procurement legislation
- Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders, including Board-level engagement
- Drive supplier relationship management and contract performance
- Conduct spend analysis, benchmarking and market research to identify opportunities
- Deliver and track cost savings and efficiency programmes
- Ensure compliance with Procurement Act 2023 & Public Contracts Regulations
- Lead stakeholder engagement and change management across the organisation
- Deputise for the Head of Procurement as required and line manage team members
Key Requirements
- MCIPS qualified (or equivalent experience) and degree educated (or equivalent)
- Significant experience in category management within public sector/NHS
- Strong track record delivering complex procurement projects and savings
- In-depth knowledge of UK procurement legislation and frameworks
- Experience managing professional services and capital procurement
- Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Strong analytical capability (spend analysis, data interpretation)
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- PRINCE2 or project management qualification
- Experience with Atamis, SAP BI or e-tendering systems
- NHS procurement experience and knowledge of national frameworks
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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