Strategic Category Manager

4 weeks ago


Runcorn, Halton, United Kingdom NHS England Full time

About the Role

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. As a Strategic Category Manager, you will work as part of a dynamic team and be responsible for the operational delivery of assigned projects within the Strategic Category Management Team.

Main Duties of the Job

You will contribute to, and where appropriate lead, the development and delivery of allocated Strategic Category Management (SCM) projects, working with key stakeholders to identify and prioritise medicines and other technology opportunities that would benefit from an innovative, complex and/or bespoke intervention and/or procurement for the benefit of the NHS.

Key Aspects of the Role

  • Develop and execute category management plans that include building a clear understanding of the organisation's key value objectives for each category and then developing a set of executable strategies that meet those objectives.
  • Work closely with stakeholders throughout the development and implementation of SCM projects.
  • Contribute to design and implementation of assigned category strategies to deliver clinical and financial benefits (including complex / bespoke procurements), aligned with NHS priorities.

About Us

The NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all. We will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

Job Responsibilities

You can find further details about the job, organisational structure, recruitment profile, expected outcomes and benefits information in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.



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