NWL Procurement Services (NWL PS) is part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, and provides procurement and supply chain management services across all members (NWL Members).
We are seeking a Head of Category who is accountable for the effective management of and the value delivery for the procurement of goods and services across the Soft FM Category.
They will be responsible for line managing a Category Manager, and ensuring effective development and maintenance of Category Strategy, Category Plan and Commercial Strategy.
The Head of Category shall be responsible for inputting to the development of the Category Strategy.
Working closely with the Category Director to effectively engage with senior stakeholders in relevant NHS & government bodies to understand requirements and to work closely with Deliver and Enable colleagues to continually review and input to the Category Strategy to ensure that deliver the NWL PS strategy and corporate objectives.
The post holder will contribute to elements of the overall commercial lifecycle, including Category Strategy and Category policy development and understanding NWL Member requirements.
This will be done through the development of Category Management strategies, understanding of the supplier/market landscape, and delivering timely and effective support, guidance, and expertise to the businesses.
Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) is one of the largest community healthcare organisations in London and Hertfordshire, providing our services to diverse communities/boroughs in 11 London Boroughs - Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster - and Hertfordshire.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We Can Offer You
1. A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
2. Single occupancy accommodation in Central London (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit).
3. Support with gaining your driving license *T&Cs apply.
4. Car lease scheme *T&Cs apply.
5. Flexible working options.
6. Annual travel card loan.
7. Training, support and development in your career.
To have a full look at our benefits and what its like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
We are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and are ranked among top NHS employers. Community healthcare is our focus and our passion. We champion the role of community health professionals to make sure our patients get great care closer to home.
Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Apr 2025.
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