The category of Major Capital Projects or Hard Facilities Management, dependent on experience. We are looking for a commercially astute Category Manager to lead strategic procurement across a high profile portfolio spanning Major Capital Projects or Hard FM, which underpins the safe, compliant, and effective operation of healthcare facilities across the Devon Health Care System.
From the delivery of major infrastructure programmes and refurbishment schemes to critical engineering services, statutory compliance, and lifecycle maintenance, this role sits at the centre of how healthcare environments are built, maintained, and improved, directly impacting patient care and operational resilience.
We contract on behalf of:
* Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
* Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
* Devon Partnership NHS Trust
* University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
* Livewell Community Services
Working within a newly formed and progressive shared service, you will operate across organisational boundaries, influencing procurement strategy at system level, driving innovation in delivery models, and leading complex programmes from concept through to delivery and ongoing performance. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Responsibilities
* Lead category strategy development across major capital projects or Hard FM services, aligned to organisational priorities.
* Design and deliver procurement routes including frameworks, further competitions, and open procedures.
* Structure and negotiate complex contracts, including construction, consultancy (JCT / NEC) and/or service models (TFM, term service, specialist compliance).
* Work closely with estates, clinical, and operational teams to shape specifications, delivery models, and performance regimes.
* Provide commercial leadership on business cases, affordability, outsourcing models, and risk allocation.
* Ensure compliance with the Procurement Act 2023 and NHS governance requirements.
* Drive value beyond cost, including social value, sustainability, supply chain resilience and SME engagement.
This is a role with genuine influence you will be expected to challenge, shape, and lead, not simply deliver procurement processes.
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
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