Assistant Category Manager | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38,682 - £46,580 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | Dorset, BH8 0BJ |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7692548/153-CO05309-A |
Summary
In support of the Trusts Corporate, Operations, Clinical Services and Non Clinical SLA's procurement programme, a vacancy has arisen within the Commercial Services department for an Assistant Category Manager at University Hospitals Dorset on a fixed term contract to cover Maternity leave.
If you are compassionate, commercially astute with a can do attitude and can demonstrate relevant procurement experience then this is an exciting opportunity. You will need to be a dynamic individual with the ability to build strong relationships and support the aims and vision of the organisation.
Interested individuals should make their application setting out how they will fulfil the requirements of the role profile and why they should be considered for the role.
Interview Date: 29th January 2025
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
• Directly supports the Senior Category Manager in establishing and managing effective and “fit for purpose” contractual agreements which comply with UK public procurement and the respective Trust regulatory requirements
• Promotes and engenders effective stakeholder relationships, leading and influencing change affecting commitment based & collaborative approaches to strategic sourcing, supplier development & management to address Trust strategy, customer requirements and sustainable cost improvement strategies.
• Work with Category Managers and cross functional teams to deliver innovative solutions to support care pathways as part of strategic direction in support of Senior Category Manager.
• Act as mentor and undertake development and coaching of other team members as required; develop and manage ongoing business review programmes with key vendors/stakeholders to ensure compliant, effective and ongoing management of contracts allocated; engender continuous improvement ethos taking a lead role to establish robust product and market intelligence for portfolio of products and services allocated, and acts as an ambassador for the department, providing specialist advice to internal customers.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
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AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
For UHD employees, this fixed-term post will be offered as a secondment in line with the Trust’s Secondment Policy. Please speak with your line manager before applying.
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026
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