Procurement Category Manager
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Kings Lynn, PE30 4ET
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
To lead on procurement for a range of goods and services within a defined category, ensuring the distribution of non-pay expenditure within the catego...
- Take the lead on defined category, be recognised within the Trust as the category authorityo Work closely with managers and staff in procurement matters and provide sound professional/ technical advice and information in order to achieve continuous improvements. Working with managers and staff informally and through Product Advisory Groups or similar to regularly review products, rationalise usage, minimise costs, and identify and achieve quality and/or cost improvements.
- To represent the Trust regionally and nationally in relation to defined categoryo Identify with and help deliver key department goalso Take an active role in the development and delivery of the annual Procurement work plan by various procurement techniqueso Support market, supplier and product research to inform best value purchaseso Take responsibility for the purchase of goods by delivering contracts and develop new and innovative methods of evaluating quotation returns to maximise commercial opportunitieso Support activity on contracting/tendering for goods and services including providing management information when required
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- GCSE/Maths & English
- CIPS member / working towards, Graduate in Business/similar or qualified by experience
Experience
Essential
- Purchasing & Supplies gained in the NHS
- In depth understanding of the Public Procurement Regulations
- Tendering contracts
Desirable
- Managing staff
- Demonstrable experience in the use of the Atamis Health Commercial System intermediate level.
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
- NHS Purchasing / Supply Chain
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to interpret and communicate financial information
- Ability to work accurately, methodically, systematically and using own initiative whilst under pressure
- Confident with presentation skills
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First seen
4 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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