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Category Manager

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

27d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be proactive, resilient, and customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills. Deliver complex procurement projects, communicate effectively, and thrive in a dynamic team environment.
  • You will lead procurement initiatives, ensure contract compliance, provide expert advice, engage with stakeholders, and manage clinical procurement programs to enhance patient care and drive costs down.

Requirements

  • We are looking for two clinical category managers who will be responsible for leading a range of key procurement categories in the Women’s and Children’s & Heart, Lung & Critical Care Clinical Groups, ensuring that the Trust and the wider Shared Service Partner Trusts have access to the correct products and services, to deliver world class patient care.
  • The post holder will be positive, forward thinking and resilient.
  • You will strive for high standards in delivering procurement that supports the delivery of patient care, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
  • The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, be highly adept at delivering procurement projects, have a strong customer focused approach and broad commercial acumen.
  • We are looking for someone who has a passion for building trust and accountability within a complex team to ensure the growth and development of our staff and who will positively contribute to the team and the wider Shared Service.
  • You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to systematically lead complex projects from commencement through to successful completion.
  • You will be a self-starter with an ability to effectively manage you own workload to meet the needs of the Shared Service.
  • We are looking for someone with a can-do, growth mindset who is able to work in a complex and stimulating environment.
  • You will be an integral part of a senior leadership team who will transform the service in the coming years.

Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Senior Category Manager and being a key part of their team.
  • Leading change with innovative procurement practices and ensuring contract compliance to drive out costs and improve patient care.
  • Providing specialist, expert procurement advice and support to stakeholders.
  • Developing and managing the vital link between stakeholders and procurement.
  • Engaging with multi-functional teams at all levels across Guy’s and St Thomas’ and the Shared Service.
  • Working closely with stakeholders, including clinicians, service managers, suppliers, professional associations, partner organisations, and system colleagues.
  • Leading clinical procurement programs and supporting the implementation of category and sourcing strategies across a complex procurement project portfolio.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Category Manager in this position?

The primary role of the Category Manager is to lead a range of key procurement categories in the Women's and Children's & Heart, Lung & Critical Care Clinical Groups, ensuring that the Trust and Shared Service Partner Trusts have access to the necessary products and services to deliver world-class patient care.

Who will the Category Manager report to?

The Category Manager will report to the Senior Category Manager and will be a key part of their team.

What skills are required for this role?

Candidates should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, broad commercial acumen, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to systematically lead complex projects from commencement to successful completion.

What kind of work culture is promoted within the department?

The department promotes an inclusive culture with a flexible hybrid working approach and a focus on fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Is there an opportunity for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are individual development opportunities and mentorship available for career progression within the department.

What types of teams will the Category Manager engage with?

The Category Manager will engage with multi-functional teams at all levels across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust and the Shared Service, including clinicians, service managers, suppliers, and partner organisations.

What is the focus of the procurement strategies that the Category Manager will implement?

The focus will be on leading change with innovative procurement practices, ensuring contract compliance, driving out costs, improving patient care, and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Who can I contact for further details or to arrange an informal visit?

You can contact Tracey Coppin, Senior Category Manager, at tracey.coppin1@nhs.net, or Nadeem Ilyas, Senior Category Manager for Women's & Children, at nadeem.ilyas@gstt.nhs.uk.

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Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, offering a wide range of medical services through its hospitals and community services. The Trust is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients while advancing medical research and education. Their ultimate mission is to improve health outcomes and enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. The Trust is committed to innovation, excellence in care, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all.

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