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About the Role
Help shape the future of healthcare construction. Your expertise could genuinely change lives!
At NHS SBS, we’re looking for a Senior Category Manager to lead and deliver two of our works Frameworks – Public Sector Construction Works and Decarbonisation of Estates. This role offers construction procurement professionals the opportunity to make a real, lasting impact.
Join an award-winning team dedicated to improving NHS construction and infrastructure across the country. Your work won’t just shape procurement strategies—it will support better environments for patients, staff, and communities while helping build the next generation of healthcare facilities.
We fully support flexible working, with monthly collaboration meet-ups in our Salford office and occasional travel to client sites, exhibitions, and conferences.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support a talented team of procurement specialists, including two direct reports at different career stages.
- Develop short- and long-term construction category strategies that improve resilience, unlock value, and align with NHS business objectives.
- Provide procurement guidance to Contracting Authorities, including compliance with PCR 2015, PA23, and familiarity with JCT and NEC contract models.
- Use data and insights to spot opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and supply chain efficiency.
- Oversee a portfolio of high-value projects, influencing key procurement decisions and raising quality standards.
- Present confidently to Senior Leadership, including formal Board-level discussions.
- Collaborate with Service Directorates, Heads of Procurement, and senior NHS leaders to deliver robust national procurement support.
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Essential Requirements:
- Strong background in public sector construction procurement, with hands-on experience of PCR 2015, PA23, and associated policies.
- Experience managing construction supply chain risks, from insolvency to geopolitical disruptions, with strong contingency planning expertise.
- Knowledge of constructive contract models such as NEC and JCT.
- Direct or supportive work with Framework Agreements – framework development and management experience.
- Experience managing and developing direct reports, fostering growth in procurement capabilities.
- A track record of leading complex, high-value construction or estates programmes with resilience to overcome obstacles.
- Strong market awareness and an eye for emerging industry trends.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, grounded in commercial awareness and practical problem-solving.
Nice to Have:
- A CIPS qualification or progression towards completing one.
What We Offer
✅ Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent ✅ Location: Nationwide, with monthly visits to our Salford Office and client sites ✅ Security Clearance Level: DBS
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Salary:
Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and development needs, plus a 3% flex fund (up to £1950).
Benefits:
- £5,400 cash alternative car allowance
- 25 days annual leave (with option to buy extra days)
- 4 x death-in-service life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Pension contribution
- 3 days paid volunteering
- 5 days paid carers leave
- Generous flexible benefits package
Flexible working arrangements are supported – if you have specific needs, we encourage you to apply and discuss solutions together.
About NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS)
NHS SBS was established by the Department of Health and Social Care, with a partnership with Sopra Steria, to deliver corporate services for the NHS.
We provide:
- Finance & accounting
- Digital & procurement
- Workforce services
to more than half of the NHS in England. Our work is underpinned by cutting-edge technology, deep NHS expertise, and a strong commitment to service excellence.
We align with NHS values, acting as a force for good while prioritising responsibility, sustainability, and stewardship at every level.
This is how you can help build the healthcare of tomorrow. We’d love to hear from you!
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