Job summary
Would you like to join an ambitious procurement collaborative organisation to support with the development and implementation of ambitious strategies in the Commercial Delivery team?
The role will require an ability to work alongside both senior external clinical and operational teams as well as senior level stakeholders on a regional and national basis to drive innovation and collaboration, primarily in the Digital space. The role will also require the leadership of a small team of Category Managers.
Along with significant senior procurement experience that includes Digital Health/ Technology or other complex spend category, you will be able to demonstrate experience in stakeholder management and category management. Significant supplier engagement, contract negotiation and contract management experience along with a record of achieving substantial transformation and value for money will also be key to success.
Proposed Interviews Date 12 March 2026
Main duties of the job
To develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for defined categories, across a number of NHS Trusts, taking the lead on specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key timelines.
To support the Category Director and team in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across a large number of Member Trusts, by analysing current spend information to develop procurement plans.
To ensure contract compliance across the NHS LPP, pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects. Meeting customer requirements by demonstrating best value for money, through compliance with category priorities and contracts, and by actively managing the marketplace through development of key strategies for supplier and contract management.
Working with the Category Director and team in developing networks by providing input into appropriate NHS LPP projects. Liaising with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised and compliant products and services.
About us
Please note that as an organisation NHS LPP has been hosted by Guy's & St Thomas' (GSTT) NHS Foundation Trust since 2012 and provides the legal framework and supporting services under which NHS LPP operates. NHS LPP staff are employed by GSTT. However, NHS LPP is a membership organisation funded and governed by its members and not GSTT.
NHS LPP develops and manages collaborative procurement projects on behalf of its members including acute, community and mental health trusts, as well as CCGs. NHS LPP has a number of members outside of London. This role requires the postholder to manage complex collaborative procurements within the normal NHS membership but also working with other public sector bodies, advising and managing their procurement processes to deliver benefit to the wider public sector. The organisation will continue to develop as a centre of commercial excellence that delivers significant and sustainable cost and service improvements to all stakeholders primarily in the London NHS economy but also outside London.
NHS LPP are proud to be Accredited by Investors In People & Disability Awareness.
Details
Date posted: 12 February 2026
Pay
£72,921 to £83,362 a year p.a inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
196-COF11047-T
Job location
NHS London Procurement Partnership
India House, 45 Curlew street
London
SE1 2ND
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for leading a team of category managers
* Proactively engage, build and maintain collaborative working relationships with NHS Trusts
* Provide specialist commercial advice and support to local, regional and national NHS procurement and contract management initiatives
* Lead a portfolio of procurement and contract management projects, ensuring initiatives deliver value for money
* Ensure all procurement and contract management activities operate in full accordance with relevant legislation
* Develop, implement, monitor and review procurement strategies for allocated categories through detailed demand/market analysis, ensuring continual improvement and innovation in service
* Apply national procurement initiatives undertaken by Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, NHS Supply Chain/SCCL, cross‑Government agencies and the Crown Commercial Service
* Identify and manage risk throughout the procurement process proactively
Qualifications (Essential)
* Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience
* Continuous professional development (CPD)
* Procurement procedures workshops
* Account management skills training
* Recognised advanced computer training courses
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Masters or equivalent plus senior specialist procurement knowledge and experience
* Project Management (Prince2 Practitioner)
Experience (Essential)
* Understanding of NHS, wider public procurement and commercial world
* Senior specialist commercial/industry experience in procurement and supply in a senior management role
Skills (Essential)
* People management – the ability to manage, influence and lead people who may or may not be direct reports
* Time management – the ability to manage and prioritise project activities and the workload of the business unit
Background Checks
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to determine any previous criminal convictions.
Spousal and Sponsorship Details
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-immigration.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Employer details
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
NHS London Procurement Partnership
India House, 45 Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
Employer website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx
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