• Job Description

  Req#: C9196-25-1107?language=en&page=584&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This role plays a vital part in implementing the NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP) vision & strategy, approved by the NHS LPP Steering Board, and in delivering the aspiration of the Managing Director and Board to become a world-class procurement partner of choice for the NHS and the wider public sector. This role is a fast changing, challenging, high profile strategic and influential role that will lead and develop the day-to-day operation of what is in the main, a best-in-class procurement and category management function. The postholder will play a pivotal role in NHS LPP, anticipating and responding to external challenges, whilst meeting the requirements of stakeholders at local, regional and national levels. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to drive commercial efficiency across the NHS while making the landscape less fragmented, easier to use and more sustainable.

  Main duties of the job

  Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement category workstreams (including Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Medical Healthcare Pharmacy Services; Workforce). Lead the Procurement Shared Services teams including Contract Management, Procurement and Strategic Supplier Relationship Management. Work with customers and members to ensure that they receive innovative and timely expert advice and delivery support. Alongside our affiliates, work to ensure that NHS LPP's proposition supports national and political direction and agenda, driving better patient outcomes and systemic reform.

  Represent NHS LPP at the NHS LPP Steering Board. Deputise for the Managing Director of NHS LPP when required.

  Act as a strong leader, respected by key stakeholders and other senior key decision makers of stakeholder organisations. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and partners to secure their ongoing support and commitment to NHS LPP and deliver a year-on-year positive return on investment for all member organisations.

  About us

  NHS LPP are an accredited organization; CCIAF, Investors in People and Disability awareness. NHS LPP are proud to follow and support the values of our host, Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust.

  We are dedicated to promoting the wellbeing of our staff and offer flexible working and compressed working patterns. We have a proven track record of promoting from within and we are committed to ensuring that all employees have a career pathway and opportunity for both progression and development.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Very senior manager (VSM)

  Salary

  Depending on experience VSM

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  196-SMT1729-A

  Job locations

  India House,

  Curlew Street

  london

  SE1 2ND

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement Workstreams (that comprises Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Healthcare Pharmacy Services and Workforce)

  Oversee the Procurement Shared Services Team (that comprises Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management) in order to implement the NHS LPP strategy and vision. Within this, the role holder will be responsible for adherence to and governance of procurement regulations including the Procurement Act of 2023, cabinet office spend controls, NHS E accreditation and Central Commercial Function framework level accreditation

  Be NHS LPPs representative on the NHS Workforce Alliance

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Lead and develop the commercial strategic direction of the Procurement Workstreams (that comprises Clinical Digital Solutions; Estates, Facilities & Professional Services; Healthcare Pharmacy Services and Workforce)

  Oversee the Procurement Shared Services Team (that comprises Sourcing, Contract Management and Supplier Relationship Management) in order to implement the NHS LPP strategy and vision. Within this, the role holder will be responsible for adherence to and governance of procurement regulations including the Procurement Act of 2023, cabinet office spend controls, NHS E accreditation and Central Commercial Function framework level accreditation

  Be NHS LPPs representative on the NHS Workforce Alliance

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Academic background in a related topic e.g. clinical/medical or business/commercial

  Desirable

  • MBA or equivalent level of experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to deliver at a regional and national level
  • Maintains a wide network of contacts in commercial and public sector -
  • Can generate category strategies/plans that identifies and links national, regional and local priorities

  Experience

  Essential

  • 5 case business models
  • Regulator and commissioner engagement
  • Public contract regulations (2015 and 2023)
  • Significant commercial experience in the public sector
  • Public and/or private sector management role at a senior level overseeing a large team. For NHS experience c. band 9 - 1

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Academic background in a related topic e.g. clinical/medical or business/commercial

  Desirable

  • MBA or equivalent level of experience

  Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to deliver at a regional and national level
  • Maintains a wide network of contacts in commercial and public sector -
  • Can generate category strategies/plans that identifies and links national, regional and local priorities

  Experience

  Essential

  • 5 case business models
  • Regulator and commissioner engagement
  • Public contract regulations (2015 and 2023)
  • Significant commercial experience in the public sector
  • Public and/or private sector management role at a senior level overseeing a large team. For NHS experience c. band 9 - 1

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  India House,

  Curlew Street

  london

  SE1 2ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  India House,

  Curlew Street

  london

  SE1 2ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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