Principal Category Manager - NHS
NHS Shared Business Services
Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary
£50,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Principal Category Manager, you'll lead projects to help the NHS and public sector meet their digital goals. This role suits someone with procurement experience who's passionate about healthcare and technology. You'll work full-time in Salford, Greater Manchester, and earn £50,000 a year.
What you'll need
- You need 2+ years of experience in procurement leadership, preferably in the NHS or public sector.
- You have a strong understanding of digital transformation and IT procurement.
- You're able to lead multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- You have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- You're familiar with NHS and public sector policies and procedures.
How to boost your chances
- Consider taking a procurement or supply chain management course to boost your skills.
- Highlight your experience working with NHS or public sector organisations in your application.
- Emphasise your understanding of digital transformation and IT procurement in your cover letter.
- Practice your project management skills by taking on additional responsibilities at work or volunteering for projects.
- Research the NHS 10-Year Plan and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to its goals.
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Job description
Would you enjoy supporting the NHS and Wider Public Sector in helping to meet the 10-Year Plan and supporting organisations in meeting / shaping their digital agendas? If you are an experienced procurement leader and would like to join our Digital & IT Category as a Principal Category Manager, then please apply! You will be responsible for several projects in our Infrastructure sub-team that will support the delivery of social care and care at home, cloud solutions, and end user devices. All ou…
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Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
11 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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