Key Purpose: Take responsibility for a delegated category or categories having an influenceable value of circa ten million to twenty million pounds of annual expenditure. Foster a highly professional and responsive client service approach and act as the main point of contact. Implement strategic sourcing and strong stakeholder management to maintain the lowest costs and strengthen existing relationships with key suppliers. Review, negotiate, re-negotiate, and draft contracts for cost optimisation and deliver savings targets to support the performance improvement programme. Implement change and improvements and support and enable staff to deliver, enhance expertise, and build procurement capability.
Main duties of the job
KFM, a healthcare support service provider affiliated with Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is committed to advancing patient care through optimised healthcare procurement and managed services. With an annual turnover of £180 million, KFM's mission is to deliver excellence in clinical supplies, medical equipment, maintenance, and outpatient pharmacy services, fully reinvesting profits and cost savings into the NHS.
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Category Manager (Clinical)
Location: Denmark Hill, London
Salary: £54,150 - £60,900 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Role Overview: As a Category Manager at KFM, you will manage a delegated category within a portfolio with an influenceable annual spend of £10-£20 million. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, forge robust supplier relationships, negotiate high-value contracts, and deliver substantial cost savings aligned with our performance improvement goals.
Key Responsibilities
* Category & Supplier Management: Develop category work plans, execute operational sourcing programs, and ensure all contracts are fully compliant and catalogued.
* Strategic Procurement: Lead tender processes, providing expert guidance on commercial and contractual issues.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for your categories, fostering a proactive client service approach.
* Cost Optimization: Drive savings targets through rigorous contract negotiation and management, aligning with cost improvement programs.
* Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Introduce and implement innovative sourcing solutions to enhance value and efficiency.
Required Skills and Experience
* Education: Degree or equivalent experience, MCIPS qualification desirable.
* Procurement Expertise: Extensive experience in category and contract management, UK Public Procurement, and competitive tenders.
* Contract Negotiation: Proven success in negotiating large-scale contracts and achieving cost savings.
* Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
* Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a particular emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Why Join Us?
At KFM, we value excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You will work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly support our mission to deliver world-class healthcare solutions. In addition, KFM offers a supportive culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply Now: To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the deadline. For more information on KFM and our mission, please visit our website at KFM Website.
Closing Date: 08/01/2025
Interview Dates: 22/01/2025 & 23/01/2025
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.
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