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Senior Category Manager (Clinical)

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Posting date: 17 November 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 December 2025
Location: London, SE5 9NY
Company: KFM
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 289

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Position: Senior Category Manager
Department: Clinical Procurement
Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
Location: Denmark Hill London (on site 2 days per week)




This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement professional to join KFM as a Senior Category Manager and make an impact shaping
procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and contributing directly to NHS improvement programmes.

As a Senior Category Manager, you’ll lead a delegated spend portfolio valued between £20–30 million annually. You’ll be the
driving force behind innovative clinical procurement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable cost savings
across the Clinical Procurement (CP) category.






KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Develop and implement category strategies aligned to corporate goals.

* Lead on high-value and complex procurement projects and contracts.

* Negotiate and manage supplier relationships for optimal value and service quality.

* Collaborate with clinical teams to align procurement decisions with patient care priorities.

* Identify innovation opportunities and support product standardisation initiatives.

* Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement legislation and KFM governance frameworks.






ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial acumen and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes
through smarter sourcing. You thrive in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment and enjoy leading change and innovation.

Essential Requirements:

* MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).

* Proven experience delivering cost reductions and strategic sourcing in large organisations.

* Strong background in category and contract management.

* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

* Track record of successful supplier and client relationship management.

* Strong analytical and project management capabilities.

Desirable:

* Experience within the public sector or NHS procurement.

* Degree-level education or equivalent.

* PRINCE2 or project management certification.






WHY JOIN KFM?

* Play a vital role in supporting world-class patient care.

* Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation reinvesting in the NHS.

* Lead strategic initiatives that make a real difference to clinical outcomes.









If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role that shapes the future of NHS procurement, we’d love to hear from you.

Application Deadline: 26th Nov 2025

Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement.

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