Category Manager

2 weeks ago

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Concept Resourcing Full time

**Category Manager, NHS Trust**
**£258.37 per day
12 Month Contract**
**Bedford (Hybrid)**
**Job Summary**
Lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for defined categories and provide effective management of the Trust procurement portfolios in line with Standing Financial Instructions, EU Procurement Directives and UK Legislation.
The Category Manager roles are fundamentally the same, but they will be responsible for different categories varying in value, volume, nature, and complexity. The role/postholder is expected to:

- have specialist knowledge, evidenced by being qualified in procurement (MCIPS).
- have substantial practical experience in a procurement/contracting/supply chain environment.
- have experience in public procurement, including knowledge of OJEU requirements.
- have a demonstrable track record of delivering cash releasing savings and experience of negotiating commercial contracts.
- possess excellent communication skills.
- have specialist knowledge in at least one area or category (Fleet, Estates, Consumables, etc).
- work in a team.

Deliver a service that facilitates delivery of products and services on time and at the lowest ultimate cost whilst maintaining the highest level of probity, legislative and corporate compliance, and supports delivery of patient care to the highest standard.
**Responsibilities**
- Lead Category Management strategies to ensure the development, implementation, and delivery of a fully managed category portfolio.
- Scanning the market to keep abreast of technological and market changes, which can result in opportunities to reduce TCO and implement best practice.
- Recommend sourcing approaches because of fact-based analysis
- Analyse spends and relationship data to produce evidence for viable contracting and procurement opportunities
- To procure Goods, Services and Works in line with the Trust's Procurement Strategy, supporting its implementation to achieve the Trust's business objectives and financial targets.
- To ensure that all procurement solutions in your assigned category are innovative, robust, and that an effective supply chain is preserved or enhanced in a way which is compliant with the FTS Rules, UK law, TDA rules, and Trust SFIs.

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