QR code linking to this job posting Senior Category Manager in London N19 5NF inLondon N19 5NF PUBLISHED THU 25 SEP 2025

£64,156 to £71,148 a year  SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
MATERNITY NHS VISA
High senior pay band (Band 8a) with salary £64,156–£71,148 pa incl HCAS
Lead strategic, visible projects that shape patient care across multiple Trusts
Clear career development with CPD support and CIPS recognition encouraged
Trust actively supports diversity, pregnancy and maternity-friendly policies
Skilled worker sponsorship considered — opens opportunity for overseas talent
Permanent, full-time NHS role with real influence on clinical procurement outcomes
Lead a clinical procurement portfolio at Whittington Health, driving projects across clinical consumables and medical devices to deliver cash-releasing savings and service improvements for Partner Trusts. This Senior Category Manager (Band 8a, £64,156–£71,148 pa incl HCAS) is a permanent, full‑time role based at Whittington Health, London N19 5NF. You will provide expert procurement advice to clinicians and senior leaders, shape category strategy with the Assistant Director – Procurement, run eTendering competitions, negotiate complex contracts and ensure compliance with UK procurement law, Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Standing Orders. The post requires a DBS check and applications from those needing Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.

This role is for an experienced healthcare procurement professional – ideally CIPS-qualified or working towards it, with a first degree or extensive practical experience and a track record of delivering clinical consumables and devices procurements at ICB or multi‑Trust level. You’ll gain real influence over product standardisation and patient-facing services, with clear CPD and development expectations and the chance to raise the profile of the Procurement and Purchasing Service. Whittington Health values diversity and fair access, with supportive policies for pregnancy, maternity and career progression. To apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert; you can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.
High senior pay band (Band 8a) with salary £64,156–£71,148 pa incl HCAS
Lead strategic, visible projects that shape patient care across multiple Trusts
Clear career development with CPD support and CIPS recognition encouraged
Trust actively supports diversity, pregnancy and maternity-friendly policies
Skilled worker sponsorship considered — opens opportunity for overseas talent
Permanent, full-time NHS role with real influence on clinical procurement outcomes
 


in London N19 5NF
Locations are approximate.