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Job overview
BWPC’s Category Managers are the core subject matter leaders of our team, focusing on specialised areas of spend to design, optimise and lead procurement strategies. By focusing on building effective teams, improving procurement and supplier management we expect our Category Leads to be at the forefront of spend control and strategic supply chain management. We support the Bristol region’s Acute NHS Trusts and the wider care sector and are proud to be at the forefront of driving contracting compliance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, Procurement Act 2023 and Provider Selection Regime while targeting best value for our client’s expenditure.
Main duties of the job
Key Activities: • Reporting and delivering opportunities for savings and cost reduction • Optimising our client’s commercial position through effective contracting and negotiation • Providing advice and guidance on risk management related to contracting and procurement • Working with internal and external stakeholders to develop strong relationships • Promoting effective supplier relationship management • Developing a category management approach to an assigned area of responsibility • Operating as a spokesperson for best-practice public procurement in accordance with BWPC’s principles
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- HR IT Category Management to ensure the development, implementation and delivery of the scope of requirements. • Scanning the market to keep abreast of technological and market changes, which can result in opportunities to reduce TCO and implements best practice. • People Leadership: Category team leadership and project/programme management. • Manage and engage key stakeholders to develop relationships and influence • Promote procurement best-practice, demonstrating the value and benefit of the profession • Focus on continuous improvement to ensure the team is pushing for the highest standards • Prepare and develop procurement documentation that is clear, concise, effective and standardised within the team • Recommend sourcing approaches as a result of fact-based analysis • Build our client’s commercial position through whole-life costing and an aggressive pursuit of cost reduction
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Category Manager with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 pa pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 18 Jun 2026.
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