Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
At NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS), making a difference is important to us. If you're motivated and interested in delivering meaningful progress at the NHS, then this role could be for you. We are looking for a Lead Category Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and category management experience as part of our strategic category teams. These roles will support a range of categories including Estates, Facilities and Digital, which are critical to the NHS in supporting ongoing service pressures. These strategic roles will be key drivers of value for the NHS and wider public sector through delivering projects, frameworks, and call-off procurements for customers. The roles will include extensive engagement with our member NHS organisations and other NHS and public sector customers, across a wide range of stakeholders, including Integrated Care Systems and NHS England. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS. The successful candidates should demonstrate strong personal skills, extensive experience, and enthusiasm for category management and procurement. They will also be good communicators with a strong people-focused approach and broad commercial acumen. Main Duties of the Job
These roles will support the Estates, Facilities, and Digital Specialist Category Manager, focusing on category management and providing sourcing, contract management, and consultancy services across a wide range of customers. Responsibilities include: Supporting the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service. Working with stakeholders to ensure service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria, and assessment processes are effective. Managing a rolling workplan capturing procurement intentions for various NHS organisations. Driving change and innovation within NHSCS to deliver commercial excellence. Leading individual procurements, including preparing tender documentation and assessing bidder documentation. Maintaining communications around current procurements and preparing briefings for stakeholders. Providing specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and partners. Maintaining accurate records in accordance with good commercial practice and relevant policies. Person Specification
Qualifications
oCIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is Essential oDegree or equivalent relevant qualifications or experience Working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Experience
oAt least 5 years' functional experience in procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques in category management. oRelevant experience in Category Services procurement with a good history of successful delivery. oNHS or Public Sector experience including familiarity with UK and EU legislation/law within procurement is required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum, includes Fringe HCAS.
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At NHS Commercial Solutions (NHSCS), making a difference is important to us. If you're motivated and interested in delivering meaningful progress at the NHS, then this role could be for you. We are looking for a Lead Category Manager to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and category management experience as part of our strategic category teams. These roles will support a range of categories including Estates, Facilities and Digital, which are critical to the NHS in supporting ongoing service pressures. These strategic roles will be key drivers of value for the NHS and wider public sector through delivering projects, frameworks, and call-off procurements for customers. The roles will include extensive engagement with our member NHS organisations and other NHS and public sector customers, across a wide range of stakeholders, including Integrated Care Systems and NHS England. We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic individuals wanting to make a positive difference in the NHS. The successful candidates should demonstrate strong personal skills, extensive experience, and enthusiasm for category management and procurement. They will also be good communicators with a strong people-focused approach and broad commercial acumen. Main Duties of the Job
These roles will support the Estates, Facilities, and Digital Specialist Category Manager, focusing on category management and providing sourcing, contract management, and consultancy services across a wide range of customers. Responsibilities include: Supporting the development and delivery of a strategic and operational procurement service. Working with stakeholders to ensure service specifications, procurement evaluation criteria, and assessment processes are effective. Managing a rolling workplan capturing procurement intentions for various NHS organisations. Driving change and innovation within NHSCS to deliver commercial excellence. Leading individual procurements, including preparing tender documentation and assessing bidder documentation. Maintaining communications around current procurements and preparing briefings for stakeholders. Providing specialist procurement support and advice to Trust Stakeholders and partners. Maintaining accurate records in accordance with good commercial practice and relevant policies. Person Specification
Qualifications
oCIPS Level 5 Advanced Diploma or equivalent is Essential oDegree or equivalent relevant qualifications or experience Working towards CIPS Level 6 is Desirable, or equivalent qualification or relevant experience. Experience
oAt least 5 years' functional experience in procurement with a clear understanding of best practice techniques in category management. oRelevant experience in Category Services procurement with a good history of successful delivery. oNHS or Public Sector experience including familiarity with UK and EU legislation/law within procurement is required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer Name
Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust £55,877 to £62,626 a year per annum, includes Fringe HCAS.
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