Assistant Category Director - General

NHS

  • South East London
  • £85,431-97,148 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
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 jobThis 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 usThe 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 AwarenessDetailsDate posted29 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary£85,431 to £97,148 a year p.a. inc. HCA (pro rata)ContractSecondmentWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-SMT1752Job locationsNHS LPPIndia House, Curlew StreetLondonSE1 2NDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn 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 SpecificationQualification and KnowledgeEssential
  • MBA/ Degree or equivalent qualification or in depth senior level experience
Desirable
  • Project Management (Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent)
SkillsEssential
  • 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.
ExperienceEssential
  • 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 SpecificationQualification and KnowledgeEssential
  • MBA/ Degree or equivalent qualification or in depth senior level experience
Desirable
  • Project Management (Prince 2 practitioner or equivalent)
SkillsEssential
  • 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.
ExperienceEssential
  • 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

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