Category Manager (Medical & Pharmacy)

We are excited to be partnering one of the UK's leading organisations within their field, who are actively looking to bolster their current procurement function in recruiting a Category Manager to manage their Medical & Pharmacy function.

The role which can be based either in London, Manchester, or Brighton will be responsible for developing and souring various procedures for their category specifics.

Roles and responsibilities:

Develop a strategic category plan which has a clear savings opportunity scope
Lead contract negotiations on behalf of the organisation and develop negotiation plans
Act as Procurement Lead for category board identified projects
Interfacing with internal professionals to ensure requirements are delivered and operational efficiencies are maximisedExperience required:

Proven experience of sourcing in similar category
Proven ability in delivering savings through driving strategic category planning
Capable of building strong rapport with Stakeholders and suppliers
Delivering process or policy improvements
Confident and capable in managing senior business stakeholders
Worked in a heavy workload, fast pace and able to change with prompt demand
MCIPS qualification is a reference

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