NWL Procurement Services (NWL PS) is part of Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust and provides procurement and supply chain management services for member organisations across North West London.
The Category Manager will support the delivery of value, efficiency and high-quality procurement outcomes across the Professional Services category. Working closely with the Head of Category, the post holder will help develop and implement category, commercial and sourcing strategies that support organisational priorities and stakeholder needs.
The role involves contributing to category planning, market and supplier analysis, and the development of effective procurement solutions. The Category Manager will support activities across the commercial lifecycle, helping to ensure procurement processes are compliant, efficient and deliver best value.
Working collaboratively with stakeholders, suppliers and colleagues, the post holder will provide professional advice, guidance and expertise to support informed decision-making and successful procurement outcomes. They will contribute to the continuous improvement of category management practices and help identify opportunities to enhance value, sustainability and service delivery across NWL PS member organisations.
Support the Head of Category in developing and maintaining the Professional Services Category Strategy, ensuring alignment with NWL PS priorities and organisational objectives .
Contribute to identifying opportunities to increase value, improve efficiency, streamline procurement activity and optimise supplier management across the category.
Work with the Head of Category to develop and maintain category plans for key spend areas, strategic projects and transformation programmes.
Support the development of commercial strategies for sourcing projects, including defining procurement objectives , desired outcomes and contract requirements.
Work with stakeholders to understand operational needs and help develop Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), including project scope, spend analysis, objectives and links to approved category strategies.
Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and partners to support collaboration and successful delivery of procurement objectives .
Undertake market and supplier analysis to identify opportunities, emerging trends and potential risks within the Professional Services category.
Provide procurement advice and guidance to stakeholders, supporting compliant, effective and value-focused procurement decisions.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities that enhance procurement performance, service delivery and commercial outcomes.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
