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Category Manager - Operations

About The Role
Reporting to the Head of GNFR Procurement you will play a pivotal role in supporting and driving our procurement strategy across the business and ensuring that we source the highest-quality services, goods materials, components, and professional services within the GNFR space on the behalf of the company.

Covering a spend of around £60m, this role is responsible for designing category strategies and delivering great outcomes for areas including fleet, final mile, drivers, fuel, FM and capex. You will seek out and deliver cost savings and value-adding opportunities for AAH whilst also developing appropriately segmented supplier relationship management in your categories.

Accountabilities

Define, develop and deliver, category strategies that are aligned to stakeholder and business needs and drive cost savings, maximise customer value and promote a continuous improvement approach

Lead category sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP development, negotiation strategy, pricing models and implementation

Develop and implement cost-based reduction strategies capable of delivering annual target savings

Build effective supplier relationships and maintain communication

Maintain regular and effective internal communication with all stakeholder departments including tracking procurement benefitsarelanding within the business and tracking to target

Support and healthily challenge the functional leads in their business requirements definition

Drive change through skilled influencing and collaboration

Ensure you are aware of, adhere to, and remain compliant with Good Distribution Practices

Why AAH?

AAH are the leading medical supplier in the UK, we impact millions of people across thousands of UK communities. From our network of branches, we distribute lifesaving medicines twice daily to pharmacies, hospitals and GP’s. We work collectively to make a difference. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued good. Our ability to shape the future of healthcare depends on the passion and hard work of our people.
25 days Plus Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Long Service Awards

Death in Service

Discounted Shopping Platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent Career progression with full ongoing Support

Onsite parking with excellent working conditions and transport links. (Check out the map to find our exact location).
About You
Previous management of similar operational categories, with a particular focus on fleet management and/or facilities management

Proactive relationship building, networking and influencing skills

Demonstrable commercial negotiation skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong numeracy and interpretation of financial data including ability to perform total cost of ownership analysis

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels

Good IT literacy including MS PowerPoint and Excel

Strong team player as well as the ability to work independently
About Us
At AAH, you’ll be part of a team playing a vital role in one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical and healthcare distribution networks. Every day, we make a difference in millions of lives by delivering lifesaving medicines from our network of branches to pharmacies, hospitals, and GP practices across thousands of communities.

We operate with purpose and integrity, guided by our ICARE values, and are proud of the inclusive, collaborative culture we’ve built. We don’t believe in standing still, which is why we are investing in our future by transforming our branch network to ensure timely and safe delivery of our valued goods.

As part of our commitment to responsible business practices, we’re actively working to reduce our environmental impact. From modernising our delivery fleet and optimising routes to minimising waste and improving energy efficiency across our operations, we’re supporting a more sustainable future for the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Our person-centred approach to recruitment ensures a fair and welcoming experience, free from discrimination and bias. If you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition, please let our recruitment team know so we can support you throughout the process.