Senior Category Manager Location:South End on Sea Contract Type: Inside IR35, 6-Month Contract Role Overview: The procurement function serves as a center of excellence for all Procurement & Supply Chain activities within the organization. It manages the daily provision of goods and services to all departments, both clinical and non-clinical, contracting with several thousand suppliers. This role involves strategic business management, overseeing £370m of non-pay expenditure to support stakeholders across the organization. Key Responsibilities: - Provide proactive procurement services to designated Care Groups or Corporate Divisions, including strategic advice and operational support. - Act as the professional procurement lead on high-profile, high-risk procurements, leading negotiations on complex, high-value contracts for capital and consumable items. - Manage the development and implementation of procurement services to support strategic approaches to Category and Contract Management. - Ensure proper governance of procurement through the existence and application of relevant policies and procedures, minimizing risk and maintaining compliance with procurement and other regulations. - Collaborate with Care Groups and Corporate Divisions to identify and achieve cash-releasing and cost-avoidance financial savings. - Provide regular updates to the Director of Procurement & Supply Chain regarding budget adherence. - Take professional responsibility for all aspects of Category and Contract management within assigned areas. - Conduct audits and assurance of procurement processes, savings delivery, and supplier performance. - Develop and implement Category Management processes, enhancing the procurement and supply chain function to deliver the best possible service, measured by efficiency and cashable and non-cashable savings. - Monitor and measure procurement and supply chain team performance against key metrics, producing regular reports for procurement groups and the Executive Management Team. - Drive the development and delivery of the organizations procurement cost improvement program, operational metrics, and corporate reporting. - Ensure compliance with all statutory and local policies, standards, and procedures throughout the procurement process, updating policies to reflect best practices and changes in legislation and internal governance. - Lead and develop strategies for new initiatives focusing on income generation and efficiency opportunities, and take a strategic lead in developing new supplier services. - Represent the organization at a national level, influencing the procurement landscape for optimal outcomes. Essential Qualifications and Experience: - Masters degree or equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience. - MCIPS Corporate member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (by examination). - Thorough knowledge of healthcare terms and conditions of contract. - Strong understanding of contract law. - Minimum of 5 years of procurement and commercial experience. - Experience in developing and maintaining procurement procedures, sourcing toolkits, baseline documentation, sourcing workplans, buying guides, contract advice notes, and presentation materials. - Expertise in developing, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing procurement strategies for allocated categories, utilizing detailed demand/market analysis and a recognized Strategic Sourcing process. If you meet these qualifications and are ready to take on a strategic role in procurement, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position. ADZN1_UKTJ