Assistant Category Manager - 90% Remote

Location: Hybrid (with travel as required)
Salary: £38,000 - £46,500 (Band 6 equivalent)

Hours: 37.5 per week

Summary

We're seeking a motivated procurement professional to support strategic sourcing and category management across a range of non-clinical and corporate services. This mid-level role offers the chance to lead projects, deliver savings, and influence key stakeholders across multiple divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Procurement Business Partner in managing non-pay expenditure and category strategies.

• Deliver value through effective sourcing, tendering, and contract management.

• Lead procurement projects from planning to contract award.

• Identify and implement savings opportunities and efficiency improvements.

• Provide data analysis and reporting to support decision-making.

• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers.

• Ensure compliance with public sector procurement regulations and internal governance.

About You

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and category management.

• Experience managing procurement projects end-to-end.

• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

• Confident analysing data and using e-procurement tools (e-tendering, sourcing platforms, Excel).

Desirable:

• Public sector or NHS procurement experience.

• CIPS qualification (or willingness to study, funding available).

• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2).

What's on Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working.

• Opportunity to work across a variety of spend categories (Digital, Estates, Professional Services, HR, Capital Projects).

• Professional development and CIPS support.

• Collaborative, supportive team environment.