Category Manager - FTC
KFM London
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Job Title: Category Manager (Clinical)Location: Denmark Hill, London
Salary: £54,150 - £60,900 per annum + up to 12% annual bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, FTC
ABOUT US
KFM, a healthcare support service provider affiliated with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is committed to advancingpatient care through optimised healthcare procurement and managed services. With an annual turnover of £180 million, KFM’s mission
is to deliver excellence in clinical supplies, medical equipment, maintenance, and outpatient pharmacy services, fully reinvesting
profits and cost savings into the NHS.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Category Manager at KFM, you will manage a delegated category within a portfolio with an influenceable annual spend of
£10-£20 million. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, forge robust supplier relationships, negotiate high-valuecontracts, and deliver substantial cost savings aligned with our performance improvement goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Category & Supplier Management: Develop category work plans, execute operational sourcing programs, and ensure all contracts
- Strategic Procurement: Lead tender processes, providing expert guidance on commercial and contractual issues.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for your categories, fostering a proactive client service approach.
- Cost Optimization: Drive savings targets through rigorous contract negotiation and management, aligning with cost improvement
- Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Introduce and implement innovative sourcing solutions to enhance value and efficiency.
- Education: Degree or equivalent experience, MCIPS qualification desirable.
- Procurement Expertise: Extensive experience in category and contract management, UK Public Procurement, and competitive
- Contract Negotiation: Proven success in negotiating large-scale contracts and achieving cost savings.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Office skills, with a particular emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
WHY JOIN US?
At KFM, we value excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You’ll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directlysupport our mission to deliver world-class healthcare solutions. In addition, KFM offers a supportive culture, opportunities for
professional growth, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Apply NowTo apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the deadline. For more information on KFM and our mission, please visit our
website at KFM Website [https://kings-fm.co.uk/]
Closing Date: 21/11/2024Interview Dates: 05/12/2024 & 06/12/2024
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