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 

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.

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 optimize supplier performance, streamline delivery, and maximize efficiency.
• Public Sector Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with current public sector procurement legislation, regulatory frameworks, and organizational 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.

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.