Strategic Category Manager

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time
Job Description

The Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Category Manager to join its NWL Procurement Services team.

About the Role

This exciting opportunity involves supporting the effective management of procurement services across the Professional Services Category, ensuring the delivery of value and commercial strategy. You will work closely with the Head of Category to develop and maintain the Category Strategy, Category Plan, and Commercial Strategy, driving business-wide category-based opportunities for cost reduction.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain Category Strategies and Plans to deliver business objectives and maximize aggregation of low-value spend.
  • Liaise with end-users to scope and develop Project Initiation Documents (PIDs) to support the delivery of NWL PS strategy and corporate objectives.
  • Engage with the supply market early to build rapport and create collaboration opportunities to support delivery of NWL PS strategy and corporate objectives.
  • Support the Head of Category in developing and maintaining Category plans for key spend areas and transformation programmes.
Person Specification

We are looking for an individual with significant experience in Category Management, including strategy initiation, planning, and development process leadership. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders at multiple levels are essential. A Post Graduate Diploma or Corporate member in Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or other relevant professional institute is desirable.

Benefits

The Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a car lease scheme, flexible working options, annual travel card loan, training, support, and development in your career.

Estimated Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

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