Job summary
This role plays a vital part in implementing the NHS LPP vision & strategy, approved by the NHS LPP Steering Board, and in delivering the aspiration of the Board to become a world class procurement partner of choice for the NHS and the wider public sector.
This is a challenging, fast paced and influential role that will contribute to the delivery and day-to-day operation of a best in class procurement function.
The postholder will play a pivotal role in NHS LPP, being the primary procurement interface between NHS LPP and our East London member Trusts and providing first line procurement advice and support through a regular face-to-face on-site presence at different member Trust locations.
They will drive uptake of NHS LPP routes to market, products and services across all East London member Trusts, supporting the delivery of value for money procurement processes and CIP savings and efficiencies, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
They will also play a key role in promoting the value of a number of NHS LPP strategic public sector affiliates, including North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative.
Main duties of the job
Provide best in class procurement advice and support to member stakeholders, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required
Increase uptake of NHS LPP routes to market by member organisations, ensuring best value across the membership
Develop and maintain a trusted advisor relationship with all relevant member Trusts stakeholders
Delivery of savings targets by identifying, and supporting the delivery of, savings opportunities for member Trust organisations
Ensure customer uptake of the NHS LPP member efficiencies programme
Deliver customer service targets as demonstrated through various means of customer feedback and satisfaction surveys
About us
Please note that as an organisation 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. However, NHS LPP is a membership organisation funded and governed by its members and not GSTT. NHS LPP staff are employed by GSTT.
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 collaborative procurement 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.
The organisation will continue to develop as a centre of commercial excellence that delivers significant and sustainable cost and service improvements to all stakeholders primarily in the London NHS economy but also outside London.
NHS LPP are Proud to be accredited for disability awareness & Investors in People
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support all NHS LPP member Trusts in the NEL and SEL (East London) ICSs with all procurement enquiries, as well as supporting the wider NHS LPP membership, non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To develop strong relationships with member stakeholders and be viewed as a trusted advisor, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To have a regular on-site presence at all East London member Trusts spending the majority of the working week located at different customer sites
To present NHS LPP as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovative organisation with a purpose to improve peoples lives through the delivery of best in class procurement, with an ambition to reach world-class
To ensure that all procurement advice given is compliant with statutory requirements, as well as relevant local policies / standards / procedures
To understand the contracts that members have in place within scope of all NHS LPP and NHS Procurement Alliance (NPA) category portfolios, as well as the category portfolios of other NHS Procurement hubs and affiliates
To educate member stakeholders on our portfolio and those of our partner organisations/affiliates, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To understand member Trusts procurement workplans and to continuously support the delivery of these workplans in conjunction with the wider NHS LPP and NPA category teams
To promote NHS LPP data analytics services to support workplan and spend data analysis and enable the delivery of Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) savings
To work with the NHS LPP Systems and BI team to create new data analytics reports to drive member efficiencies and savings
To promote the NHS LPP member efficiencies programme and to work with members to continuously develop new efficiency opportunities
To identify collaborative procurement opportunities across the NHS LPP membership
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support all NHS LPP member Trusts in the NEL and SEL (East London) ICSs with all procurement enquiries, as well as supporting the wider NHS LPP membership, non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To develop strong relationships with member stakeholders and be viewed as a trusted advisor, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To have a regular on-site presence at all East London member Trusts spending the majority of the working week located at different customer sites
To present NHS LPP as a progressive, proactive, responsive and innovative organisation with a purpose to improve peoples lives through the delivery of best in class procurement, with an ambition to reach world-class
To ensure that all procurement advice given is compliant with statutory requirements, as well as relevant local policies / standards / procedures
To understand the contracts that members have in place within scope of all NHS LPP and NHS Procurement Alliance (NPA) category portfolios, as well as the category portfolios of other NHS Procurement hubs and affiliates
To educate member stakeholders on our portfolio and those of our partner organisations/affiliates, as well as supporting non-member NHS Trusts and the wider public sector as required.
To understand member Trusts procurement workplans and to continuously support the delivery of these workplans in conjunction with the wider NHS LPP and NPA category teams
To promote NHS LPP data analytics services to support workplan and spend data analysis and enable the delivery of Cost Improvement Plan (CIP) savings
To work with the NHS LPP Systems and BI team to create new data analytics reports to drive member efficiencies and savings
To promote the NHS LPP member efficiencies programme and to work with members to continuously develop new efficiency opportunities
To identify collaborative procurement opportunities across the NHS LPP membership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional procurement qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or significant and extensive equivalent procurement experience demonstrated through proven delivery
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Prince 2 qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Public sector procurement experience including strategic sourcing, above threshold tendering, spend analytics, catalogue purchasing and framework call offs
- Proven experience of delivering CIP savings / savings targets
- Extensive knowledge of public procurement, legislation and regulations
- Analytics and management reporting oPublic sector customer service experience / customer stakeholder management
Desirable
- Experience working for an accredited NHSE framework host
- Experience of working in a Trust procurement team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex multi-faceted projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence. oAbility to develop effective solutions to meet the needs of different stakeholder groups.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional procurement qualification (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or significant and extensive equivalent procurement experience demonstrated through proven delivery
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Prince 2 qualification or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Public sector procurement experience including strategic sourcing, above threshold tendering, spend analytics, catalogue purchasing and framework call offs
- Proven experience of delivering CIP savings / savings targets
- Extensive knowledge of public procurement, legislation and regulations
- Analytics and management reporting oPublic sector customer service experience / customer stakeholder management
Desirable
- Experience working for an accredited NHSE framework host
- Experience of working in a Trust procurement team
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop and implement effective communication strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex multi-faceted projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence. oAbility to develop effective solutions to meet the needs of different stakeholder groups.
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
