Job Overview: This is a full-time role for an experienced Lead Category Manager responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category initiatives across NHS organizations. The role involves managing procurement projects, ensuring contract compliance, achieving cost improvements, and maintaining NHS Commercial Solutions standards. You will collaborate with procurement teams to develop cohesive strategies and support various NHS trusts.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support development and delivery of strategic and operational procurement services.
2. Work with stakeholders to ensure effective service specifications and evaluation criteria.
3. Manage procurement plans for NHS organizations to meet their objectives.
4. Drive innovation and market engagement to ensure high standards.
5. Lead procurement processes, including tender documentation, bidder assessment, and bid evaluation.
6. Maintain communication with stakeholders and prepare briefings and reports.
7. Ensure procurement practices comply with legislation, policies, and best practices.
8. Maintain accurate procurement records and support regional procurement strategies.
9. Advise on procurement impacts and policy implementation.
10. Develop procurement methodologies, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Strong analytical and organizational skills.
* Ability to interpret complex data and influence decision-makers.
* Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
* Proactive mindset and excellent interpersonal skills.
Key Relationships:
* Trust Heads of Procurement and teams
* NHS Commercial Solutions Executive Team
* Project Stakeholders and external partners
Additional Details:
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment Type: Contract
* Job Function: Marketing
* Industries: Marketing Services
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