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Category Manager

Ref: AS3385248

Dorking, Surrey

£55,000

  • Permanent
  • Public Sector Procurement
  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Healthcare Frameworks

About the candidate

A results-driven procurement professional with over five years’ experience across public sector and healthcare environments. They bring a strong background in category management, strategic sourcing and contract delivery, with hands-on experience supporting NHS organisations and healthcare clients to improve procurement processes, compliance and value delivery.

Collaborative and detail-focused, they are confident working with stakeholders, suppliers and cross-functional teams to shape tender activity, support contract renewals and improve service outcomes. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in two weeks.

What makes them great?

  • Public Sector Procurement Experience: Over five years’ experience supporting healthcare and NHS-focused procurement activity, with a clear understanding of compliance-led environments.
  • Value Delivery Mindset: Has contributed to contract renewal strategies and procurement initiatives that delivered measurable savings and improved efficiency for healthcare organisations.
  • Strong Stakeholder Engagement: Confident facilitating workshops, aligning procurement objectives and working closely with internal teams to keep projects on track.

Areas of expertise

  • Category Management: Experienced across workforce, digital services and healthcare-related categories, supporting procurement activity from planning through to delivery.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Tendering: Skilled in market analysis, supplier assessment, tender documentation and procurement framework development.
  • Contract & Supplier Management: Strong track record supporting renewals, compliance, onboarding and supplier relationship improvements.