Category Manager

We are actively recruiting for multiple Category Managers with previous ICT procurement expertise.�

The opportunities are available nationally with NHS Supply Chain promoting hybrid/remote working from offices located in Leeds, Chester, Sheffield, Nottingham or Alfreton (Derbyshire).�

Join an integral part of the NHS family, critical to sourcing, delivery and supply of healthcare products, services and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations across England and Wales, Category Manager.

Working under the direction of the Category Lead for ICT you will develop�commercial and sourcing strategies to meet the operational/technical requirements of the ICT team's �250m spend, covering areas such as; System Integrators, Applications�Development, Cyber, End User Compute, Networks & Infrastructure, SaaS/PaaS products, and IoT.�And, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of category management�activity,�including contract /supplier management.�

Core role of the Category Manager

As a Category Manager, you will develop and implement a specific category or product group strategy to improve the supply chain, reduce risk, create competitive advantage and deliver cost savings.

Through a focus on product range, offers and how products are brought to market, and in close collaboration with key stakeholders, create product groups that maximise value both for customers and the organisation.

Day-to-day responsibilities�of the Category Manager

Category Management

Manage a category plan/program in line with the organisation's purchasing/procurement and/or sales strategy ensuring realisation of synergies, like cost savings and risk-reduction.

Stakeholder engagement & needs clarification

Contribute to stakeholder engagement through identifying stakeholders, finding out their needs/issues/concern and reacting to these. Set clear objectives for each category and identify and respond to areas requiring further information or explanation.

Information and Business Advice

Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and their related policies.

Horizon scanning

Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organisation.

Market access

Help senior colleagues build and optimise relationships and interactions with external and internal stakeholders, using stakeholder management systems and protocols.

Data collection and analysis

Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.

Performance management

Develop and propose own performance objectives and take appropriate actions to ensure achievement of agreed objectives.

Leadership and direction

Communicate the local action plan and how this relates to the function's strategy and action plan, motivating people to achieve local business goals.

NHS Supply Chain

Serving every NHS Trust and operating a national network of distribution centre�NHS Supply Chain sources, delivers and supplies healthcare products, services,�and food for NHS trusts and healthcare organisations, enabling NHS staff more time to focus on their main priority of providing excellent patient care.

To apply

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level and these Category Manager positions sounds like something you'd like to sink your teeth into, click on the apply button within this advertisment.�