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Category Manager (Corporate Services) Middlesbrough Competitive salary Jackson Hogg Procurement are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a leading business in Middlesbrough on the appointment of a Category Manager - Corporate Services to join their team on a full time and permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Procurement, this Category Manager will be responsible for responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies across a diverse portfolio of corporate services categories including IT, Facilities Management, Temporary Labour, HR & Marketing, Financial & Legal services, Learning & Development, Travel Management, Office Supplies, Printing, Professional Services and Capital expenditure projects that do not fall under the engineering category. Hours can be flexible between an 08:00-09:00 start, working a 35 hour week with hybrid working on offer! Other benefits include 7% matched pension, flexi time scheme, CIPS funding after probationary period, and 25 days holiday plus bank hols. The Role: Category Strategy Development : Develop and implement sourcing strategies for designated corporate services categories and non-engineering CAPEX categories. Sourcing: Lead the sourcing process for the designated categories including, market research, specification development, developing sourcing documents, bid evaluation, negotiating all commercial terms and conditions aimed at reducing cost, minimising risk and optimising business processes for the procurement of the goods and services within these categories. Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with key suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and innovation. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations for contracts and agreements with suppliers, ensuring favourable pricing, terms and conditions and specifications, deliverables and performance metrics are clear and can be easily quantified. Contract Development : Work with the legal function to construct the necessary contractual arrangements for contracts to ensure all contractual terms and conditions are approved and corporate risk is minimised. Market Analysis: Conduct market research and analysis to stay informed about industry trends, pricing, and emerging technologies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Encourage and influence internal stakeholders, to ensure key spend categories including capital are directed through the Procurement function. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the procurement of the corporate services categories, including supply chain disruptions and compliance issues. Performance Monitoring: Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement plans as necessary to ensure service levels and contractual obligations are met. Cost Savings: Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within designated categories through strategic sourcing and supplier management and ensure all negotiated gains and cost savings are tracked, measured, and delivered. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on category performance, savings achieved, and market trends to senior management. Supplier Management : Manage the relationship of key category suppliers and mediate issues between stakeholders and suppliers as required. Leadership: Develop and guide the Procurement Specialist through assigning tasks and setting objectives. The Person/Specification: A minimum of 5 years in procurement with progressive experience in procurement, with a significant portion dedicated to corporate services, or indirect procurement, and experience of CAPEX procurement. Experience of the end-to end sourcing processes including requirements gathering, market assessment, supplier identification, competitive sourcing (i.e. RFQ, RFP, ITT or equivalent) exercises and contract award (inc. drafting, negotiation and execution). CIPS qualified (desirable or working toward becoming fully qualified funded by company) Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve favourable outcomes while maintaining positive supplier relationships. Strong communication/collaboration experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an effective approach to prioritising workload and acute attention to detail. Early application is highly recommended for this role. For more information, please contact Gemma Yeadon - Sector Lead Procurement at Jackson Hogg.

Senior Category Manager (Clinical) Department: Clinical Procurement Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus This is an exciting opportunity for a Procurement professional to join our client as a Senior Category Manager and make an impact shaping procurement strategies, strengthening supplier relationships, and contributing directly to NHS improvement programmes. As a Senior Category Manager, you ll lead a delegated spend portfolio valued between million annually. You ll be the driving force behind innovative clinical procurement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable cost savings across the Clinical Procurement (CP) category. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement category strategies aligned to corporate goals. Lead on high-value and complex procurement projects and contracts. Negotiate and manage supplier relationships for optimal value and service quality. Collaborate with clinical teams to align procurement decisions with patient care priorities. Identify innovation opportunities and support product standardisation initiatives. Ensure compliance with UK Public Procurement legislation and their governance frameworks. About You You re an experienced procurement professional with a strong commercial acumen and a passion for improving healthcare outcomes through smarter sourcing. You thrive in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused environment and enjoy leading change and innovation. Essential Requirements: MCIPS qualification (or equivalent experience). Proven experience delivering cost reductions and strategic sourcing in large organisations. Strong background in category and contract management. Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills. Track record of successful supplier and client relationship management. Strong analytical and project management capabilities. Desirable: Experience within the public sector or NHS procurement. Degree-level education or equivalent. PRINCE2 or project management certification. Why Join them? Play a vital role in supporting world-class patient care. Work in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation reinvesting in the NHS. Lead strategic initiatives that make a real difference to clinical outcomes. If you re ready to take on a high-impact role that shapes the future of NHS procurement, they d love to hear from you. Application Deadline: 3rd Nov 2025 Interview Dates: 13th & 14th Nov 2025 Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement. Working for them They are a provider of healthcare support services their purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS. They provide a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. They also runs a procurement and contract management service for all departments. Benefits : Welcome Bonus, Annual Bonus Scheme, 27 days annual leave (+BH), Annual leave purchase scheme, AVIVA Pension, Group Life Assurance Policy, Enhanced Family Leave & Pay, CPD Funding & Study Leave, Paid Professional Registration Fees, Occupational Sick Pay, Health Cash Plan, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Car Lease Scheme, Cyclescheme, Techscheme REF-