Category Manager

Description:

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong personal skills, a sound understanding of public procurement, together with both experience and enthusiasm for the particular category area for which they are applying. They will also be an excellent communicator, have a strong customer focused ethos, and broad commercial acumen with the drive to self motivate to develop and deliver commercial opportunities.

As part of the NOE CPC Category Procurement Team you will need to be able to:
 

• Lead the delivery of complex procurement projects, in line with the Public Contracts Regulations
• Support a category management approach in order to deliver cash releasing savings and sustainable total cost reductions for NHS in this category area.
• Support and lead category specific reviews within NHS Trusts to identify process efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities
• Have considerable knowledge and expertise within this specialist category area or an equivalent area.
• Have a strong customer focus, commercial acumen and a pro-active approach
• Have a sound approach to contract and supplier management in this category area
• Build excellent working relationships with peers, colleagues, customers and other external stakeholders at both operational and senior levels.
• Have a hands-on approach and a results focused mentality.