Are you ready to lead with impact and shape the future of healthcare procurement?
We’re looking for a visionary Head of Category to take charge of our Health category team. Someone who’s passionate about procurement and driven to make a real difference in the lives touched by the healthcare system.
If you thrive on delivering exceptional client service and possess deep expertise in the procurement lifecycle, along with a sharp understanding of the opportunities and challenges in healthcare, this is your moment! As our strategic lead and subject matter expert, you’ll craft and execute a bold, forward-thinking strategy that drives efficiency, consistency, and quality. You’ll build powerful partnerships with clients and suppliers, transforming how we deliver value.
With inspiring leadership, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of frameworks, ensuring seamless operation and renewal. You’ll spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives and lead high-impact projects that set new standards for excellence. This role offers a chance to lead transformation, elevate performance, and leave a lasting legacy in healthcare procurement.
What you'll be doing:
* Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop the team to differentiate NHS SBS in the marketplace, ensuring high standards of performance and collaboration.
* Procurement vision & strategy: Support and contribute to a progressive commercial strategy for procurement and management of contracted and outsourced activities.
* Business awareness and commercial focus: Identify opportunities for improved service delivery, savings, and value-add projects, achieving key performance and financial targets.
* Managing complexity: Deliver best-in-class procurement and contract management processes, actively progressing category plans.
* Decision making and risk management: Ensure procurement excellence through efficient projects, acting as an SME and inspiring leader.
* Framework management: Identify growth and risk areas, developing plans across the Framework portfolio.
What you’ll bring:
* CIPS Level 6 Diploma in Procurement and Supply
* Experience in a Public Sector Buying environment
* Background working with NHS and/or Public Sector
* Understanding of UK Public Contracts Regulations, The Procurement Act, and Provider Selection Regime
* Experience in the Health market and supply chains
* Leadership experience
It would be great if you had:
* Experience with NHS Terms and Conditions
If you're interested but unsure if your skills match exactly, please apply — we’d love to hear from you!
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: NorthWest Hub (ideally within 2 hours commute)
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Katie
Salary: circa £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits: £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave (plus options to buy more), private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, flexible benefits
We support flexible working arrangements to promote work/life balance and productivity.
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