Job Description

The Procurement Shared Services Team within NHS LPP delivers all tendering and associated activity on behalf of the above categories for our members.
The Category Support Specialist will lead on end to end tendering via the Atamis e-procurement portal, advising internal and external stakeholders of the best route to market to meet their objectives.
The post holder will have demonstrable experience of having delivered tenders and working in a purchasing function.
The post holder will be expected to provide advice to a range of stakeholders including senior managers, and directors within the NHS and provide professional advice to suppliers on compliant procurement processes.
A detailed understanding of EU and UK Procurement Law will be required which will have been obtained either by experience or masters / equivalent training.
Support the development and delivery of sourcing strategies for NHS LPP Member's non-pay spend.
Carry out Tender and supplier contracting initiatives as directed by the Procurement Assistant Director e.g. create Frameworks, Dynamic Markets, run Further Competitions and bespoke projects.
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement Tender activity as directed by the Procurement Assistant Director working with NHS LPP Members. This will involve creating Framework Agreements and Dynamic Markets and running Further Competitions off these.
Maintain overall understanding of NHS LPP Member spend using a variety of data sources including benchmarking and supplier management information, to establish a detailed knowledge of Member expenditure by Supplier & Commodity.
About us
The post holder is required to follow Trust policies and procedures which are regularly updated including, but not limited to:
Information Governance
All staff must comply with information governance requirements. These includes statutory responsibilities (such as compliance with the Data Protection Act), following national guidance (such as the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice) and compliance with local policies and procedures (such as the Trust's Confidentiality policy). Staff are responsible for any personal information (belonging to staff or patients) that they access and must ensure it is stored, processed and forwarded in a secure and appropriate manner.
NHS LPP are proud to be accredited by Investors In People & Disability awareness.
Details
Date posted
09 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
56,276 to 63,176 a year p.a inclusive of HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number
196-COF10933-Y
Job locations
London Procurement Partnership
India House, 45 Curlew Street
London
SE1 2ND
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement full end to end Tender activity as directed by the Procurement Assistant Director working with NHS LPP Members.
Please see Job description for full details Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement full end to end Tender activity as directed by the Procurement Assistant Director working with NHS LPP Members.
Please see Job description for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of sourcing including tendering from initial scoping to contract award
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare related organisation.

Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education
• Evidence of CIPS qualification and progress towards professional chartered status
• Previous procurement experience or training to a masters level or equivalent.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent administration & organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of sourcing including tendering from initial scoping to contract award
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports

Desirable

• Experience in a healthcare related organisation.

Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education
• Evidence of CIPS qualification and progress towards professional chartered status
• Previous procurement experience or training to a masters level or equivalent.

Skills
Essential

• Excellent administration & organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills

Skills Required