Procurement Category Manager
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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Procurement Category Manager
The closing date is 16 November 2026
Job summary
The Category Manager will be responsible for providing a range of procurement activities, deputising for the Line Manager/Senior Manager as required and assisting in the provision of a cost effective, efficient and responsive service, ensuring customer service levels are established and maintained to a high standard on a client / service provider basis. You will be based in the Procurement department and will be required to come in either Colchester or Ipswich Hospital sites, working across all ESNEFT sites as directed by project and workload.
Main duties of the job
To design, communicate and embed strategic sourcing and category management principles across the procurement team in both clinical and non-clinical categories. Be the main point of contact for specific Division(s) and liaise with colleagues across the Procurement Team to enable the client from the Division to receive appropriate support and advice. Lead complex procurement processes and ensure that arrangements are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the Trust. Assess opportunities and deliver efficiencies and savings through procurement projects as appropriate. Apply considerable professional judgment when leading on specific procurement activity and when advising senior managers, colleagues, staff and customers on the resolution of complex and strategic procurement issues, in accordance with procurement obligations / regulations including the Procurement Act 2023. Lead in identifying areas to improve quality and reduce costs on Trust wide non pay spend.
About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-000151
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are excited to be able to offer a full time post for a Procurement Category Manager.
The Category Manager will be responsible for providing a range of procurement activities, deputising for the Line Manager/Senior Manager as required and assisting in the provision of a cost effective, efficient and responsive service, ensuring customer service levels are established and maintained to a high standard on a client / service provider basis.
You will be based in the Procurement department and will be required to come in either Colchester or Ipswich Hospital sites, working across all ESNEFT sites as directed by project and workload.
Main duties of the job
- To design, communicate and embed strategic sourcing and category management principles across the procurement team in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Be the main point of contact for specific Division(s) and liaise with colleagues across the Procurement Team to enable the client from the Division to receive appropriate support and advice.
- Lead complex procurement processes and ensure that arrangements are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the Trust.
- Assess opportunities and deliver efficiencies and savings through procurement projects as appropriate.
- Apply considerable professional judgment when leading on specific procurement activity and when advising senior managers, colleagues, staff and customers on the resolution of complex and strategic procurement issues, in accordance with procurement obligations / regulations including the Procurement Act 2023.
- Lead in identifying areas to improve quality and reduce costs on Trust wide non pay spend.
For further information about this role please contact: Edward Outen
Working at ESNEFT
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary
If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust are excited to be able to offer a full time post for a Procurement Category Manager.
The Category Manager will be responsible for providing a range of procurement activities, deputising for the Line Manager/Senior Manager as required and assisting in the provision of a cost effective, efficient and responsive service, ensuring customer service levels are established and maintained to a high standard on a client / service provider basis.
You will be based in the Procurement department and will be required to come in either Colchester or Ipswich Hospital sites, working across all ESNEFT sites as directed by project and workload.
Main duties of the job
- To design, communicate and embed strategic sourcing and category management principles across the procurement team in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Be the main point of contact for specific Division(s) and liaise with colleagues across the Procurement Team to enable the client from the Division to receive appropriate support and advice.
- Lead complex procurement processes and ensure that arrangements are commercially sound and represent the best interests of the Trust.
- Assess opportunities and deliver efficiencies and savings through procurement projects as appropriate.
- Apply considerable professional judgment when leading on specific procurement activity and when advising senior managers, colleagues, staff and customers on the resolution of complex and strategic procurement issues, in accordance with procurement obligations / regulations including the Procurement Act 2023.
- Lead in identifying areas to improve quality and reduce costs on Trust wide non pay spend.
For further information about this role please contact: Edward Outen
Working at ESNEFT
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary
If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification or significant experience of working at degree level
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in a management/leadership role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Procurement Category Manager
Edward Outen
Details
Date posted
03 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
NDD-000151
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
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