Head of corporate strategy Work, Jobs in Derby, Dby (with Salaries)

Head of Category Strategy
Sciensus —Burton-On-Trent
- No degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
National Head of Commercial Services
Flint Bishop —Derby
- Full-time
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Professor of Carbonomics
University of Derby —Derby
- £41,700 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
8d
Head of Laboratory (Sales) - Business Area Manager
Mettler Toledo —Leicester
- Laboratory experience
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Business Development Manager
Flint Bishop —Derby
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Marketing Communications Executive
Flint Bishop —Derby
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- IT
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Nationwide Opportunities - Field Leadership - Area and Regional Operations Manager Opportunities
Well Pharmacy —City of Leicester
- Communication skills
International Tax Business Partner
Rolls-Royce —Derby
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Tax experience
- Employee discount
11d
Demand Marketing Manager, Vectare
Faria Education Group —Loughborough
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Marketing
- Salesforce
Quick apply
Store Manager
Foot Locker —Derby
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Maths
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
8d
Junior Product Manager - Identity
Experian Information Solutions —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Agile
- Annual leave
Junior Product Manager - Identity
Experian —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Agile
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Head of Legal & Compliance
Commify —Nottingham
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- APIs
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Bid Writer - Strategic Pursuits
Gleeds —Nottingham
- Employee assistance programme
Commercial Planning Analyst
Arriva UK Bus Limited —Leicester
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
Regional Property Operations Manager
Ministry of Justice —Bingham
- £50,001 - £60,001 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Maintenance
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
1d
Supplier Manager (Technology / IT Suppliers - Financial Services focus) - Principal Associate
Capital One UK —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Contracts
Regulatory Affairs & Quality Specialist
Fresenius Medical Care —Huthwaite
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
13d
Financial Services Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist - Principal Associate
Capital One UK —Nottingham
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Financial services
Fundraising and Awareness Officer
Pathway Project —Lichfield
- £29,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer networking
- In-person
- Marketing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head of corporate strategy in derby, dby

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Head of Category Strategy

Sciensus -
Burton-On-Trent

Quick apply

Job details

Permanent

Benefits

On-site gym
Annual leave
Company pension
Canteen
Employee discount

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Role Information

As our Head of Category Strategy, you will play a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation, leading the transformation and optimisation of how we procure products and services across all major spend categories within our Technology business area.

This highly influential role will see you spearheading the development of strategic category plans, driving supplier innovation, embedding robust procurement frameworks, and ensuring the business is empowered to deliver outstanding service to patients.

You’ll lead a high‑performing team, strengthen our Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) capability, and bring a forward‑thinking approach to spend management, digital procurement, risk reduction, and sustainability.

If you’re driven by data‑informed strategy, thrive under pressure, and relish the chance to shape the future of procurement—this role is for you.

What You’ll Deliver -

Lead, optimise, and execute category management strategies that drive value, mitigate risk, and enhance innovation across all key spend areas.
Use data analytics to develop strategic plans supporting business growth, spend control, and operational excellence.
Build and maintain impactful supplier relationships, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, and service performance.
Embed disciplined procurement processes that support operational stability and organisational goals.
Translate market insights into meaningful strategic guidance for stakeholders.
Establish and oversee robust SRM programmes that unlock supplier value and enable long-term collaboration.
Provide inspirational leadership to procurement teams—coaching, mentoring, and developing future talent.
Drive the implementation of digital procurement tools and automated solutions to enhance accuracy, speed, and effectiveness.
Partner with Finance and business units to ensure all procurement actions support budgets, forecasts, and organisational financial targets.
Contribute at a senior level to Group EBITDA performance and working capital management.
Champion ESG, responsible sourcing, and sustainability principles across the supply chain.
Lead and support cross-functional initiatives ensuring procurement’s voice is represented from day one.

What You’ll Bring -

A proven track record leading high-performing supply chain or procurement teams in a senior category, procurement, or supply chain role)
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
A strategic mindset with experience developing and executing category strategies.
Ability to work collaboratively under pressure while delivering results with accuracy and integrity.
Experience within healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors (desirable).
Knowledge of D365 (advantageous).
Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.

Head of Category Strategy.docx

#scpk

#LI-PK1

Who we are?

Sciensus is a proven life sciences solutions partner with more than 30 years' experience navigating and unlocking the complex European healthcare ecosystem.
We maximise patient access to medicines, accelerate product launches and drive long-term commercial success for our partners.
Through a skilled team of over 500 licensed clinical staff and 1,650 colleagues globally, we work at the intersection of clinical excellence, patient experience and healthcare innovation. We support patients living with cancer, chronic conditions and rare diseases ‒ helping them access the life-changing treatments they need, wherever they are.

What do we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do. Additional to a competitive salary, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Yearly pay reviews
Contribution based pension scheme
Life assurance
Employee benefits platform (retailer discounts and much more)
Private medical (after qualifying period)
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Annual company event
In the Burton Upon Trent office we have an onsite gym, canteen, prayer room, and quiet room

Our Values

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we have also successfully gained the National Equality Standard (NES is the UK’s leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion standard which was developed by the UK Government and the CBI). We are committed to the fair treatment of all candidates, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. We welcome applications from all and we select candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Please talk to us during the application process to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may require.

We are committed to achieving Net Zero and reducing our ecological footprint. We are constantly working on new initiatives, some of our more recent ones include working towards Level 2 in the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit and replacing many of our vans with lower CO2 emission models. For information on other projects and our wider approach to sustainability please visit our corporate website.

Quick apply

Refine Your Search

head of corporate strategy jobs in derby, dby

Head of Category Strategy

National Head of Commercial Services

Professor of Carbonomics

Head of Laboratory (Sales) - Business Area Manager

Business Development Manager

Marketing Communications Executive

Nationwide Opportunities - Field Leadership - Area and Regional Operations Manager Opportunities

International Tax Business Partner

Demand Marketing Manager, Vectare

Store Manager

Junior Product Manager - Identity

Junior Product Manager - Identity

Head of Legal & Compliance

Bid Writer - Strategic Pursuits

Commercial Planning Analyst

Regional Property Operations Manager

Supplier Manager (Technology / IT Suppliers - Financial Services focus) - Principal Associate

Regulatory Affairs & Quality Specialist

Financial Services Sourcing & Supply Chain Specialist - Principal Associate

Fundraising and Awareness Officer

I want to receive the latest job alerts for head of corporate strategy in derby, dby

Explore jobs in more locations

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected