Category Manager - Commercial Delivery Team

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.

Along with 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. Experience of contract negotiation, contract management and supplier engagement experience along with a record of supporting the achievement of value for money will be advantageous.

Main duties of the job

To support the Senior Category Manager and the team in the delivery of cost and efficiency savings across a large portfolio of procurement projects, contributing significantly to the delivery of allocated projects within key timelines.

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 Senior Category Manager and the team in developing networks and 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

NHS LPP, hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, offers:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive working environment
• Outstanding professional and leadership development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact across the NHS and the communities we serve
• NHS LPP are proud to have accreditations : Investors in People & Disability Awareness

Job responsibilities

• 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
• Support a portfolio of procurement and contract management projects, in support of NHS organisations around the country, ensuring initiatives are developed to deliver value for money
• Support in ensuring all procurement and contract management activities operate in full accordance with the relevant legislation
• Support the developing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing of procurement strategies for allocated categories, through detailed demand/ market analysis, to ensure continual improvement and innovation in service
• Require an awareness and implementation of national procurement initiatives undertaken by Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, NHS Supply Chain/ SCCL, cross Government Agencies and Crown Commercial Service
• Support in the undertaking of proactive identification and management of risk throughout the procurement process

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered full Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS)
• Educated to degree level and above or equivalent in-depth experience
• Procurement Procedures workshops
• Account management skills training

Desirable

• Project Management (Prince 2 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 priorities project activities and the workload of the Business Unit