Concept Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Category Manager – Medical
This range is provided by Concept. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Category Manager – Medical & Clinical Procurement | Up to £55K | South Birmingham
Procurement professionals, are you ready for a role where your expertise can truly make an impact?
We’re looking for a Category Manager to take the lead on end-to-end tendering and strategic sourcing within clinical, medical, and surgical categories. This is your chance to work in a highly regulated, fast-moving environment where your ability to deliver value, ensure compliance, and drive efficiencies will make a tangible difference.
What’s in it for you?
- A salary of up to £55K for the right experience.
- The opportunity to shape procurement strategies in the public sector (NHS experience is ideal but not essential).
- The autonomy to lead tenders, working closely with key stakeholders.
- A role where you can drive cost savings, supplier performance, and innovation in one of the most vital sectors.
What will you be doing?
- Managing the full end-to-end procurement process, from strategy development to contract award, within medical and clinical categories.
- Leading tendering activities, ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
- Working closely with stakeholders and clinical teams to develop robust category strategies that meet operational needs.
- Negotiating with suppliers and manufacturers to drive cost savings and ensure value for money.
- Managing supplier performance and contract compliance, identifying opportunities for innovation and efficiency.
- Providing expert procurement advice, influencing decision-making, and ensuring best practices are followed.
Qualifications & Experience
- NHS or healthcare procurement experience is desirable but not essential.
- Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while ensuring compliance with public sector procurement regulations.
- Strong background in category management, tendering, and contract law within a large organisation.
- If you’ve got experience in framework purchasing, category management, and strategic sourcing—particularly within medical or healthcare procurement—let’s talk.
Interviews are happening soon, so if this sounds like your next challenge, drop me a message!
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care, Public Health, and Non-profit Organizations
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