Category Manager - Clinical
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £400 - £500 per day
Job Description:
Full job descriptionJob Title: Category Manager - ClinicalContract Type: Full-Time
Length: Interim until Permanent is hired
Rate: £400/day +
Location: London
Sector: Health
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site

I’m recruiting for an experienced Clinical Category Manager to join a healthcare procurement organisation in London.

Clinical category procurement experience is essential for this role. We are specifically looking for someone who has previously managed clinical categories within an NHS or healthcare environment and can confidently engage with clinical stakeholders.

You’ll take ownership of a portfolio of complex, high-value procurement activity, covering strategic sourcing, tendering, contract negotiation, supplier management and delivery of significant cost savings.

Your new role
*Lead end-to-end procurement activity across a portfolio of clinical categories.
*Develop and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans.
*Manage complex and high-value competitive tender exercises.
*Work closely with clinicians and other key stakeholders to develop specifications and procurement requirements.
*Provide commercial and contractual advice throughout the procurement life cycle.
*Lead supplier negotiations and support the delivery of cost savings and value for money.
*Manage supplier relationships, contract performance, SLAs and KPIs.
*Undertake market analysis and identify opportunities for innovation and improved commercial outcomes.
*Ensure procurement activity is undertaken in accordance with relevant UK public procurement requirements.

What you’ll need to succeed
*Significant Clinical Category procurement experience within an NHS or healthcare environment.
*Strong category management and strategic sourcing experience.
*Experience delivering complex, high-value competitive tenders.
*Confidence in working directly with clinical stakeholders and subject-matter experts.
*Strong commercial negotiation and contract management experience.
*A demonstrable track record of delivering procurement savings and value.
*Strong supplier relationship management experience.
*Knowledge and practical experience of public sector procurement requirements.

What you get in return

In return, you will be paid a competitive daily rate, paid weekly. This role is inside scope of IR35 and will therefore be paid an umbrella rate. You will also get access to the Hays workspace portal, which allows you access to various free training courses, and retail discounts.

What you need to do now
If you are an experienced Clinical Category Manager with a strong NHS or healthcare procurement background, please apply with an up-to-date CV.


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