Senior Category Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Position: Senior Category ManagerDepartment: Clinical ProcurementGrade: SMA

Summary: We are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing category strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and delivering value through effective procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for a category or categories worth £20-30 million annually.
• Develop and implement strategic procurement strategies to optimize costs and enhance supplier relationships.
• Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts to deliver savings and support cost improvement programs.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure effective supply chain management.
• Foster a high-performing team and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures.

Requirements

• MCIPS or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record in procurement strategy, contract management, and cost reduction.
• Experience in managing high-value, complex projects and teams.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in the public sector and NHS procurement is desirable.

Application Deadline:14th October 2024

Join us at KFM and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement and supply chain management.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

KFM

Address

London

SE5 9PX

Employer's website

https://www.kings-fm.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)