Position: Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Location: Hybrid (On-site in Leicester 2 days per week - LE3 8TB)
Salary: £62,215 - £72,293

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking an experienced and people centric Senior Category Manager (Clinical) to provide leadership to the category management team, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.
Led by a highly innovative Assistant Director of Procurement of Supplies, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust are seen as a ’market leading’ NHS procurement function, with procurement being particularly valued by the executive board at the Trust.
As Senior Category Manager (Clinical) you will provide a key role in the delivery of the procurement work plan with both Clinical Management Groups and Corporate Directorates, achieving the most economic supply arrangements, whilst adhering to procurement rules and Trust governance.
As Senior Category Manager (Clinical) you will be expected to provide strategic advice to the Clinical Management Groups, providing them with relevant and appropriate advice in relation to delivering the best commercial outcomes in line with legislation and local governance.
Benefits:
*Flexible hybrid working model, with 2 days on-site per week in Leicester
*27 days Annual leave + bank holidays (rising with service)
*Excellent employer pension contribution (up to 10.7%)
*Opportunity to work as part of a high performing and industry leading procurement function
*A supportive and inclusive working environment
*Ongoing opportunities for professional development and career progression
Responsibilities
*Prepare and present Category Strategy and Contract Award Papers to the Procurement Contracts Committee and other Committees as required
*Support the Head of Procurement in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across a large portfolio across CMGs / Directorates by analysing current spend information and undertaking market analysis to develop procurement strategies
*Ensure contract compliance across the Trust where commitment contracts are placed, pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects within key markets
Requirements:
*MCIPS or relevant procurement experience
*Current Leadership/mentoring experience
*Previous/current tendering and public procurement (PCR/PSR and the new Procurement Act) knowledge
*Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust are working in partnership with Castlefield Recruitment to source this position. For further information on applying, an informal discussion or access to the candidate brief, please follow the link below or contact Luis Covell.
General information for applicants:
As an organisation, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff. We welcome applicants from all places of education and encourage applications from our underrepresented groups which includes Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic Groups, people with health or learning needs and LGBTQ+ communities.