Job Description

This is a great time to join our expanding procurement team in a time of innovation and change. A vacancy has arisen for a Category Manager within the Estates & Facilities Category, to collaboratively manage non-pay expenditure, and to assist in the development of sourcing strategies to deliver value-for-money and improved services for our patients.
The team is committed to working constructively and collaboratively with our suppliers in developing value adding opportunities, and harnessing the potential for our supply chain to support the Trust in delivering better care to our patients and in improving operational performance and efficiency.
Main duties of the job
As the Category Manager, you will provide a proactive category management and procurement service to the 4 main Acute NHS Trusts across South West London, covering strategic advice and operational matters, operating as a recognised, trusted and influential business partner and ensuring that the service is efficient, cost effective and responsive to the changing needs of South West London and wider NHS. This role also involves you delivering demonstrable cash releasing savings annually as part of the services' cost improvement programmes and meeting key performance and efficiency targets.
About us
St George's Hospital is one of four major trauma centres for London, and home to hyper acute stroke and heart attack centres. We operate one of London's four helipads, which means that we treat some of the most unwell and severely injured patients from across the south of England. We are one of London's largest children's hospitals, with one of only four paediatric trauma units in London.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
64,156 to 71,148 a year per annum incl HCAS (Inner)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
200-7634498-DE-CA
Job locations
St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
2nd Floor Wandle Annex, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road
London
SW17 0QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualification & Education
Essential

• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, CIPS Level 6, or NVQ Level 4
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Multi-commodity and services procurement experience.
• Experience as a recognised negotiator, with additional experience as a lead.
• Experience of corporate contracting and management of commercial affairs.

Desirable

• Experience of public sector procurement.

Personality Requirements
Essential

• Committed to business service provision and increasing the profile of Procurement within.
• Dedicated, assertive, persuasive and ethical, self starter demonstrating leadership qualities, self-confident and motivated.
• Ability to operate and guide in high pressure environment.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong persuasion and influencing skills, ability to lead and implement change in a challenging environment.
• Vendor management & development skills, thorough understanding of commercial issues and purchasing techniques including the rules and policies governing public sector procurement, knowledge of Commercial and Contract Law.
• Ability to manage and coordinate large and complex projects involving multiple personnel from different organisations, ability to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on the best value options for procurement and supply, ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service level.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Estates & Facilities sector

Person Specification
Qualification & Education
Essential

• Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, CIPS Level 6, or NVQ Level 4
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Experience
Essential

• Multi-commodity and services procurement experience.
• Experience as a recognised negotiator, with additional experience as a lead.
• Experience of corporate contracting and management of commercial affairs.

Desirable

• Experience of public sector procurement.

Personality Requirements
Essential

• Committed to business service provision and increasing the profile of Procurement within.
• Dedicated, assertive, persuasive and ethical, self starter demonstrating leadership qualities, self-confident and motivated.
• Ability to operate and guide in high pressure environment.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong persuasion and influencing skills, ability to lead and implement change in a challenging environment.
• Vendor management & development skills, thorough understanding of commercial issues and purchasing techniques including the rules and policies governing public sector procurement, knowledge of Commercial and Contract Law.
• Ability to manage and coordinate large and complex projects involving multiple personnel from different organisations, ability to analyse and evaluate data and make recommendations on the best value options for procurement and supply, ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money and high service level.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Estates & Facilities sector

Skills Required