Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
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Position: Senior Category Manager
Department: Clinical Procurement
Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
Location: Denmark Hill London (on site 2 days per week)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement professional to join KFM as a Senior Category Manager and make an impact shaping procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and contributing directly to NHS improvement programmes.
As a Senior Category Manager, you’ll lead a delegated spend portfolio valued between £20–30 million annually. You’ll be the driving force behind innovative clinical procurement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable cost savings across the Clinical Procurement (CP) category.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned to corporate goals.
- Lead on high-value and complex procurement projects and contracts.
- Negotiate and manage supplier relationships for optimal value and service quality.
- Collaborate with clinical teams to align procurement decisions with patient care priorities.
About You
You’re an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial acumen and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through smarter sourcing. You thrive in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment and enjoy leading change and innovation.
Essential Requirements:
- MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience delivering cost reductions and strategic sourcing in large organisations.
- Strong background in category and contract management.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Track record of successful supplier and client relationship management.
- Strong analytical and project management capabilities.
Desirable:
- Experience within the public sector or NHS procurement.
Why Join KFM?
- Play a vital role in supporting world-class patient care.
- Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation reinvesting in the NHS.
- Lead strategic initiatives that make a real difference to clinical outcomes.
If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role that shapes the future of NHS procurement, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Deadline:15th March 2026
Interview Date: 24th March 2026
Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement.
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