Senior Category Manager (Clinical)

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Senior Category Manager (Clinical), Leicester

Client:

Castlefield Recruitment.

Location:

Hybrid (On-site in Leicester 2 days per week – LE3 8TB)

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Position: Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and people-centric Senior Category Manager (Clinical) to provide leadership to the category management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.

As Senior Category Manager (Clinical), you will play a key role in the delivery of the procurement work plan with both Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates, achieving the most economic supply arrangements while adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.

In this role, you will be expected to provide strategic advice to the Clinical Management Groups, offering relevant and appropriate guidance to deliver the best commercial outcomes in line with legislation and local governance.

• Flexible hybrid working model, with 2 days on-site per week in Leicester
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Excellent employer pension contribution (up to 10.7%)
• Opportunity to work as part of a high-performing and industry-leading procurement function
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present Category Strategy and Contract Award Papers to the Procurement Contracts Committee and other Committees as required
• Support the Head of Procurement in delivering cost and efficiency savings across a large portfolio by analyzing current spend information and undertaking market analysis to develop procurement strategies
• Ensure contract compliance across the Trust where commitment contracts are placed, pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets

Requirements:

• MCIPS or relevant procurement experience
• Current leadership/mentoring experience
• Previous/current tendering and public procurement (PCR/PSR and the new Procurement Act) knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position. For further information on applying, an informal discussion, or access to the candidate brief, please follow the link below or contact Luis Covell on 0113 212 4615.

General information for applicants

As an organization, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust supports an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We welcome applicants from all places of education and encourage applications from our underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups, people with health or learning needs, and LGBTQ+ communities.