Deputy Category Manager - Clinical in Tooting inTooting PUBLISHED THU 13 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to join the new service and to play a crucial role in realising our objectives.
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Category Manager - Diagnostics, Childrens & Therapies to work in the Diagnostics, Childrens & Therapies Team based at St Georges University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust but working across all four Trusts in South West London.
The Deputy Category Manager will provide category management to the new service.
Opportunity
The successful candidate will be required to
- Prepare specifications, award criteria, draft Service tenders and quotation documentation all in accordance with Service Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders, and current EU Procurement Legislation and UK Public Contract Regulations with particular reference to goods and services. Use and develop electronic media for tender and contract management
- Issue tenders in a timely manner to meet the agreed Purchasing & Contract Work Plan
- Work with NHS collaborative procurement agencies and other NHS Services on joint projects and tenders, mini-competitions, procurement groups etc
- Analyse/evaluate internal and collaborative tender returns and make recommendations to Senior Managers and the internal customer for contract award
- Advise on Terms & Conditions of contracting and procurement legal issues, before, during and after award of Contracts
- Provide advice and procurement leadership to internal customers on purchasing procedures and legalities as required
- Plan and undertake effective negotiation with suppliers to determine most appropriate supply route that achieves best value for money
- Monitor performance, review the Service's contracts and attend regular Contracts Meetings both internal, with suppliers and collaborative agencies
About us
Please see attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities relating to this role
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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