Senior Category Manager (Pathology) | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Overview

The role is based at Archipelago in Frimley (approx. 10 minute walk to Frimley Park Hospital). It is a cross-site role with responsibilities across the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services network. Office presence is required but a mix of in person and remote working is available.Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide development opportunities across professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training.Responsibilities

As the technical expert, provide a comprehensive procurement service within the category ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, including European and English law, and the Trust’s standing financial instructions.Deliver strategic procurement initiatives for a specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, in compliance with Procurement legislation, UK law and trust standing financial instructions.Ensure efficient and effective delivery of procurement services within a specific category while maximizing value for money through process improvement and total cost of ownership modelling.Take responsibility for a delegated category and influence a total expenditure in excess of £30m.Develop, manage and report on an agreed work plan and savings plan, including realisation of annual savings and compliance with procurement legislation.Act as the subject matter expert within their categories, leading by example and solving complex problems in demanding and sometimes stressful situations.Report to the Head of Clinical Procurement and build close working relationships internally with Chiefs of Services, Associate Directors, Budget Holders and Trust staff; externally with NHS Supply Chain, Crown Commercial Services, NHS Commercial Solutions and other NHS and non-NHS Procurement Hubs; and with Suppliers through Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and Local Sales Representatives.Qualifications and Experience

Experience as a Senior Category Manager or equivalent, delivering procurement services within a healthcare or public sector environment.Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, and the ability to apply it to category strategy and execution.Ability to develop, manage and report on work plans and savings, with credible stakeholder management and negotiation skills.For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.Advert closes on Wednesday 10 Sep ..... full job details .....