Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £64,200.00 i £71,300.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £64200.00 - £71300.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE5 9NY |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | E0207-26-0000 |
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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, youll lead a delegated spend portfolio valued between £2030 million annually. Youll 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 Youre 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, wed love to hear from you. Application Deadline:15th March 2026 Interview Date:24th March 2026 Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement. Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people at all levels. Confident in delivering clear written, verbal and presentation communication, including with suppliers and key stakeholders. Experienced in managing difficult negotiations and responding professionally to challenging situations. Skilled in analysing complex data and information to support effective decision-making. Strong project management abilities, ensuring tasks are delivered successfully within agreed timescales and budgets. Produces clear and accurate reports and documentation. Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands. Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while building confidence and trust with a wide range of stakeholders. Qualifications:MCIPS qualification or equivalent professional experience in procurement or supply chain management, with evidence of ongoing continuing professional development. Demonstrates commitment to maintaining and enhancing professional knowledge and skills relevant to the role. A Prince2 qualification, or an equivalent project management certification, would be desirable and would support effective delivery of projects within structured frameworks. Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through relevant professional experience. Candidates should be able to apply their learning and professional development to support strategic objectives, contribute to service improvement, and maintain high standards of professional practice within a complex organisational environment.