Overview
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?
To develop and lead a specific strategic sourcing programme for defined categories, across a number of NHS Trusts, taking the lead on a specific/allocated portfolio of sourcing categories, and contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated procurement projects within key timelines.
Responsibilities
1. 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.
2. Ensure contract compliance across the NHS LPP, pursuing procurement excellence through the implementation of efficient and effective procurement projects. Meet 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.
3. Work with the Category Director and team in developing networks by providing input into appropriate NHS LPP projects. Liaise with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance in the use of agreed standardised and compliant products and services.
4. Collaborate with 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. Lead a small team of Category Managers.
5. Demonstrate significant senior procurement experience that includes Digital Health/Technology or other complex spend category, with evidence of stakeholder management and category management. Show experience in supplier engagement, contract negotiation and contract management, and a track record of achieving substantial transformation and value for money.
6. Note the organisational structure: 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. NHS LPP is a membership organisation funded and governed by its members and not GSTT.
7. NHS LPP develops and manages collaborative procurement projects on behalf of its members including acute, community and mental health trusts, as well as CCGs. The role requires managing complex collaborative procurements within the normal NHS membership and working with other public sector bodies to deliver benefits to the wider public sector. The organisation aims to be a centre of commercial excellence delivering significant and sustainable cost and service improvements to all stakeholders primarily in the London NHS economy but also outside London.
8. NHS LPP is Accredited by Investors In People & Disability Awareness.
About NHS LPP
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.
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