Category Manager
Location : Denmark Hill, London
Salary : £56,100 - £63,200 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Job Type: 9 - 12 month maternity cover
Role Overview
As a Category Manager at KFM, you will manage a delegated category within a portfolio with an influenceable annual spend of £10-£20 million. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, forge robust supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, and deliver substantial cost savings aligned with our performance improvement goals.
Key Responsibilities
Category & Supplier Management: Develop category work plans, execute operational sourcing programs, and ensure all contracts are fully compliant and catalogued.
Strategic Procurement: Lead tender processes, providing expert guidance on commercial and contractual issues.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for your categories, fostering a proactive client service approach.
Cost Optimization: Drive savings targets through rigorous contract negotiation and management, aligning with cost improvement programs.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Introduce and implement innovative sourcing solutions to enhance value and efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Degree or equivalent experience, MCIPS qualification desirable.
Procurement Expertise: Extensive experience in category and contract management, UK Public Procurement, and competitive tenders.
Contract Negotiation: Proven success in negotiating large-scale contracts and achieving cost savings.
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a particular emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Why Join Us?
At KFM, we value excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Youll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly support our mission to deliver world-class healthcare solutions. In addition, KFM offers a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the deadline. For more information on KFM and our mission, please visit our website at KFM Website
Closing Date: 11th Jan 2026 at midnight
Interview Dates : 26th & 27th January
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £185 million and over 350 staff.
Benefits: Welcome Bonus | Annual Bonus Scheme | 27 days annual leave (+BH) | Annual leave purchase scheme | AVIVA Pension | Group Life Assurance Policy | Enhanced Family Leave & Pay | CPD Funding & Study Leave | Paid Professional Registration Fees | Occupational Sick Pay | Health Cash Plan | Season Ticket Loan Scheme | Car Lease Scheme | Cyclescheme | Techscheme
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