Head of Procurement Category

1 week ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Shared Services Connected Ltd Full time
Job Title: Head of Category

Are you a seasoned procurement professional looking for a challenging role that will utilize your expertise in category management? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality services and driving business growth? We are seeking an experienced Head of Category to join our team at Shared Services Connected Ltd.

About the Role:

The Head of Category will be responsible for leading our Health category team, developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to drive efficiency, consistency, and quality. You will work closely with clients and suppliers to build strong relationships and deliver exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and develop the category team to deliver high standards of performance and collaboration.
  • Support and contribute to a progressive commercial strategy for the specification, procurement, and management of all contracted and outsourced activity.
  • Identify opportunities for improved service delivery, savings, and value-added projects, delivering against key performance and financial targets.
  • Deliver best-in-class procurement and contract management processes, leading category plans and ensuring they are actively progressing, handled, updated, and delivered.
  • Secure procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets.
  • Proactively identify areas of growth and risk and develop plans to be implemented across the Framework portfolio.
Requirements:
  • CIPS Level 6 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.
  • Experience of operating within a Public Sector Buying organisation environment.
  • Working background with the NHS and/or Public Sector.
  • Sound understanding of UK Public Contracts Regulations, The Procurement Act, and Provider Selection Regime.
  • Experience of the Health market and its supply chains.
  • A leadership background.
What We Offer:

We offer a competitive salary of circa £80,000 per annum, depending on experience and development needs. You will also receive a £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund.

We believe in flexibility at work, promoting work/life balance, increasing motivation, reducing stress, and improving performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements.



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