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Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 64,200 - 71,300 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Denmark Hill
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Category Manager (Clinical)
Department: Clinical Procurement
Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
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.
Identify innovation opportunities and support product standardisation initiatives.
Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement legislation and KFM governance frameworks.
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.
Degree-level education or equivalent.
PRINCE2 or project management certification.
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: 3rd Nov 2025
Interview Dates: 13th & 14th Nov 2025
Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement.
Working for KFM
KFM is a provider of healthcare support services our purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.
KFM provides a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. KFM also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments.
KFM is a Limited Liability Partnership owned by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust with no private sector partners. KFM is a public authority not a private company. KFM has an annual turnover of around £185 million and over 350 staff.
Benefits: Welcome Bonus, Annual Bonus Scheme, 27 days annual leave (+BH), Annual leave purchase scheme, AVIVA Pension, Group Life Assurance Policy, Enhanced Family Leave & Pay, CPD Funding & Study Leave, Paid Professional Registration Fees, Occupational Sick Pay, Health Cash Plan, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Car Lease Scheme, Cyclescheme, Techscheme
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