Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
| 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 |
Summary
Job Advert
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.
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.