Senior Category Manager Non-Clinical


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £50,470 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Huddersfield, HD3 3EB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Public sector procurement experience NHS procurement experience Contract Law knowledge Commitment to personal development Proactive Confident Attention to detail Analytical Negotiation and influencing skills Stakeholder Management IT literate Line management experienc Collaboration Liaising with ICS, WYAAT, DOH, NHS Supply Chain and any applicable Procurement Hub and other appropriate organisations, to benefit from sharing best practice, including the provision of data. Represent and Chair where appropriate any regional collaboration meetings to identify and drive collaboration. Working collaboratively with other Trusts to rationalise products and suppliers, and agreeing and achieving savings and other value added benefits Self Management Attend all mandatory training as required by CHS/Trust including Central Commercial Function and Cabinet Office training. Lead by example when mentoring team members, being the pillar of support. Participate in the annual appraisal process including putting in place development plans. Seek advice and support from line manager and other colleagues within the procurement team. Be open to change, amend working practices in response to changes in process with a positiveattitude. Be open, honest, respectful and reliable. Be enthusiastic and passionate when adhering to company values and engaging in your personal development. Be attentive to the detail in any procurement and negotiation activity. Be professional, impartial and unbiased in your communication, advice and recommendations to procurement stakeholders or colleagues. Compliance Compliance to both internal and best practise processes and procedures which achieve best value for money when procuring products & services whilst also ensuring compliance with contracts and Trust/EU standard procurement practice. Ensure that the Trusts Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs) and the Trusts and NHS procurement policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. Ensure that any queries, complaints or discrepancies reported to the department are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner, including product advice to members of the public and GP practices. Assist in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures and support activities which ensure compliance to accredited standards awarded to the organisation Suppliers/Supply Ensure effective supplier management to ensure compliance to contractual arrangements, KPIs and specifications as well as providing support in the event of market disruption and supplier failure which causes an issue with supply/service delivery Stakeholder Effective stakeholder management strategies deployed when undertaking procurement activities/projects to ensure best outcomes are achieved for all parties. Provide procurement advice, support to Trust staff working on procurement tasks.

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