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TieTalent .Are you ready to lead with impact and shape the future of healthcare procurement? We’re looking for a visionary Head of Category to take charge of our Health category team. You should be passionate about procurement and driven to make a real difference in the lives of everyone touched by the healthcare system. As our strategic lead and subject matter expert, you’ll craft and execute a bold, forward-thinking strategy that drives efficiency, consistency, and quality across the board. You’ll build powerful partnerships with clients and suppliers, transforming the way we deliver value. With inspiring leadership, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of frameworks, ensure seamless operation and renewal, spearhead strategic sourcing initiatives, and lead high-impact projects that set new standards for excellence.This is more than a role — it’s a chance to lead transformation, elevate performance, and leave a lasting legacy in healthcare procurement.

What you’ll be doing

Leadership: Lead, coach and develop the team to differentiate NHS SBS within the marketplace. Deliver high standards of team performance and cross-team collaboration at all times.Procurement vision and strategy: Support and contribute to a progressive commercial strategy for the specification, procurement, and management of all contracted and outsourced activity.Business awareness and commercial focus: Identify opportunities for improved service delivery, savings, and value-add projects, delivering against key performance and financial targets.Managing complexity: Deliver best-in-class procurement and contract management processes. Lead category plans, ensure they are progressed, updated, and delivered.Decision making and risk management/governance: Ensure procurement excellence through efficient projects in key markets. Act as an SME to clients and provide leadership in the field.Framework management: Proactively identify growth and risk areas and develop plans across the Framework portfolio.

What you’ll bring

CIPS Level 6 Diploma in Procurement and Supply.Experience operating within a Public Sector Buying organisation environment.Working background with the NHS and/or Public Sector.Sound understanding of UK Public Contracts Regulations, The Procurement Act and Provider Selection Regime.Experience of the Health market and its supply chains.Leadership background.

It would be great if you had

Working background with NHS Terms and Conditions.

If you are interested in this role but aren’t sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we’re looking for, please apply — we’d love to hear from you!

Employment Type:

Full-time, PermanentLocation:

NorthWest Hub (ideally a 2 hour commute)Security Clearance Level:

DBSInternal Recruiter:

KatieSalary:

circa £80,000 per annum (depending upon experience and development needs)Benefits:

£6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, and flexible benefitsWe support flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants to discuss what might be possible.

Equality and diversity: We embrace difference as a source of creativity and competitive advantage. We are committed to equality of opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability who meets the minimum criteria for the role.

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