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Specialist Category Manager
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Specialist Category Manager
Location: Guildford
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension
Proposed start date: ASAP
Pay Rates: Up to £30 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Sector: Healthcare
Based: Office / Hospital
Must have public sector experience
Role Purpose
The Specialist Category Manager (Imaging Network) will lead, manage, and execute complex, high-value procurement strategies specifically tailored to the Imaging Network. Sitting within the Procurement Department, this role is accountable for driving strategic sourcing methodologies, achieving value for money, and delivering high-quality commercial outcomes while strictly adhering to public sector procurement regulations and NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply.
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Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Category Management: Lead and implement comprehensive category strategies for high-value, complex health procurements across the Imaging Network.
- Strategic Sourcing: Apply end-to-end strategic sourcing methodologies to optimise supplier performance, streamline delivery, and maximise efficiency.
- Public Sector Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with current public sector procurement legislation, regulatory frameworks, and organisational governance.
- Contract & Supplier Management: Manage complex commercial relationships and contracts using the NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply, ensuring robust risk management and service level performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior clinical, operational, and network stakeholders to understand technical imaging requirements and translate them into effective commercial solutions.
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Person Specification: Experience & Knowledge
Essential Requirements
- Category Expertise: Significant, demonstrable experience in a Category Management role.
- Public Sector Knowledge: Expert understanding of the technical, regulatory, and legal requirements of public sector procurement.
- Healthcare Procurement Experience: Proven track record of direct accountability for delivering complex, high-value health/medical procurements.
- Sourcing Methodologies: In-depth knowledge and practical application of strategic sourcing principles and frameworks.
- NHS Terms & Conditions: Practical experience working with and applying NHS Terms and Conditions of Supply in commercial agreements.
Desirable Skills
- Strong negotiation, communication, and senior stakeholder management skills.
- Analytical capability to interpret complex spend data and market dynamics.
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