Job summary

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for delivering value, driving supplier performance, and influencing business decisions? Join Elysium Healthcare as the Category Manager - Business Services to lead the development and delivery of category strategies across a diverse portfolio of corporate and operational services. In this role, you will take ownership of a range of Business Services categories. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and implement category strategies that deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and ensure the organisation receives maximum value from its third-party expenditure. You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from understanding business requirements and market analysis through to tendering, contract negotiations, supplier selecti

Main duties of the job

As a Category Manager - Business Services, you'll be responsible for the development and implementation of category strategies that maximize the value from third-party expenditure. By owning a diverse portfolio of corporate services, you'll work closely with various stakeholders to achieve cost savings, mitigate risks, and drive supplier performance. Your role includes leading sourcing activities from understanding business needs, conducting market analysis, till contract negotiations, and supplier selection. A core responsibility will be delivering measurable savings and building robust business cases, sourcing pipelines, and negotiating favorable commercial terms. Collaboration with Finance, Legal, IT, and Clinical teams to offer commercial advice and build strong supplier relationships is also a key aspect of the role. You'll ensure clear reporting, control measures, and adherence to Elysium governance requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must, along with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Details

• Date posted: 02 November 2026
• Closing date: 02 December 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £60,000 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1570808262
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Borehamwood, WD6 1JN, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a strategic procurement professional with a passion for delivering value, driving supplier performance, and influencing business decisions? Join Elysium Healthcare as the Category Manager - Business Services to lead the development and delivery of category strategies across a diverse portfolio of corporate and operational services.

In this role, you will take ownership of a range of Business Services categories. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation, you will develop and implement category strategies that deliver cost savings, improve supplier performance, mitigate risk, and ensure the organisation receives maximum value from its third-party expenditure.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing activities, from understanding business requirements and market analysis through to tendering, contract negotiations, supplier selection, and implementation. Using your commercial expertise, you'll identify opportunities for standardisation, supplier consolidation, demand management, and service improvement while ensuring procurement decisions support operational and organisational priorities.

A key part of the role will be driving measurable savings and value delivery. You'll build robust business cases, manage sourcing pipelines, negotiate favourable commercial terms, and track both financial and non-financial benefits. You'll also proactively identify and mitigate risks relating to supplier performance, cost pressures, inflation, compliance, and business continuity.

Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Finance, Legal, IT, Information Governance, Clinical, and Operational teams, you'll provide trusted commercial advice and challenge where needed to support effective decision-making. You'll develop strong supplier relationships, oversee contract performance, manage renewals and governance processes, and ensure contracts deliver the expected outcomes throughout their lifecycle.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead category strategy and commercial delivery across the Business Services portfolio.
• Deliver measurable savings, cost avoidance and wider value while protecting service quality and operational requirements.
• Lead sourcing, contracting and supplier management in line with Elysium governance requirements.
• Provide trusted commercial advice and build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain clear reporting, controls and audit trails for category activity, contracts, risks and benefits.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement best practice.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to identify savings opportunities and deliver value.
• Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse spend data and translate insights into practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• MCIPS qualified or equivalent procurement experience desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or a commercial role.
• Experience leading sourcing exercises, tenders, and commercial negotiations.
• Track record of delivering cost savings and value improvement initiatives.
• Experience developing category strategies and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong stakeholder management experience across a complex organisation.
• Experience within healthcare, social care, or a multi-site environment desirable.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Annual base salary of £60,000
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future

About us:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. 

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. 

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong understanding of category management, strategic sourcing, and procurement. Commercial acumen to identify savings and deliver value. Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyze spend data. Proficient in Microsoft Office. MCIPS qualification or equivalent experience desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is known for its exceptional approach to care delivery, with over 8,000 employees across more than 80 services in England and Wales. As a part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium offers significant opportunities for growth and movement within its network that spans Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education services. Ramsay Health Care's global reach includes operations in 10 countries and a worldwide workforce exceeding 86,000 people. Elysium is committed to safer recruitment practices, being a Disability Confident employer that promotes inclusive and accessible recruitment. The company upholds a strong emphasis on safeguarding the welfare of service users, and all potential employees are subject to a DBS disclosure. Elysium Healthcare provides a wealth of career advancement opportunities and values the wellbeing and development of its staff.

Employer details

• Employer name: Elysium Healthcare
• Address: Elysium Healthcare, Borehamwood, WD6 1JN, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/