Job Description

Would you like to join a procurement collaborative organisation to develop and implement the next stage of our ambitious strategy to deliver value to our stakeholders and contribute to productivity and efficiency within the NHS? We are looking for an exceptional candidate, with strong influencing, leadership and commercial skills, with a track record of delivery and achievement.
Main duties of the job
This role is key to driving savings for our customers and developing a deep understanding of the suppliers and markets and how we can shape and influence these to the benefits of our members.
This role is key to driving savings for our customers and developing a deep understanding of the suppliers and markets and how we can shape and influence these to the benefits of our members. It will be responsible for producing option appraisals for the deliver of complex & innovative projects. In addition, the role will have responsibility for developing and leading on a savings program at a regional and in some instances, national level.
About us
The role will require an ability to work closely with the Category AD's and colleagues internally, as well as senior stakeholders within our membership and at a national level. The postholder will be expected to bring innovation, an understanding of how to maximise our supplier relationships and good presentational skills to our team.
NHS LPP are an organisation Accredited by Investors in People & Disability Awareness
Details
Date posted
29 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8c
Salary
85,431 to 97,148 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-SMT1752
Job locations
NHS LPP
India House, Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
Job description
Job responsibilities
An understanding of the NHS would be desirable. Advanced commercial skills, proven evidence of deliverables within one of our core categorys and senior stakeholder relationship management skills, will also be key to success. Beyond that, this a new role and presents a real opportunity to shape it, as part of a forward looking and creative organisation. Job description
Job responsibilities
An understanding of the NHS would be desirable. Advanced commercial skills, proven evidence of deliverables within one of our core categorys and senior stakeholder relationship management skills, will also be key to success. Beyond that, this a new role and presents a real opportunity to shape it, as part of a forward looking and creative organisation.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• MBA/ Degree or equivalent qualification or in depth senior level experience

Desirable

• Project Management (Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent)

Skills
Essential

• Excellent negotiation and engagement skills with with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Desirable

• Utilising risk management approaches to monitor risks and issues with specific category areas.

Experience
Essential

• Significant and extensive senior procurement experience in a senior procurement and supply chain role including public or private sector experience.
• Advanced supplier and contract negotiation experience. Managing supplier and stakeholder relationships

Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential

• MBA/ Degree or equivalent qualification or in depth senior level experience

Desirable

• Project Management (Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent)

Skills
Essential

• Excellent negotiation and engagement skills with with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Desirable

• Utilising risk management approaches to monitor risks and issues with specific category areas.

Experience
Essential

• Significant and extensive senior procurement experience in a senior procurement and supply chain role including public or private sector experience.
• Advanced supplier and contract negotiation experience. Managing supplier and stakeholder relationships

Skills Required