Band 7 Contracts and Performance Manager - Bath

Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Contract and Performance Manager for a fixed-term role lasting 24 months. The successful candidate will manage high-value tenders and navigate procurement legislation as per the Procurement Act 2023. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to engage stakeholders effectively. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting collaboration and connection within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing high-value, complex tenders within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation and processes, particularly as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills

Experience in managing complex tenders

Understanding of procurement legislation

Communication and negotiation skills

Job description

The Contracting and Procurement Team is seeking an experienced Contract and Performance Manager to join us on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. This role will play a key part in supporting the team to lead and manage complex tendering processes on behalf of the Trust. The successful candidate must have:

• Proven experience in managing high-value, complex tenders within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation and processes, particularly as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.

We offer hybrid working wherever possible, however we value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

This post will be for a 24 month period.