Contract and Supplier Relationship Manager

Sopra Steria; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital services provider is looking for a full-time Supplier Management professional in Manchester, requiring collaboration with the NHS. Ideal candidates will have prior public sector experience, project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance, and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. With a salary of up to £40,000 per annum and benefits including generous annual leave, the position offers a fantastic opportunity to impact the NHS positively.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus options to buy more

Death in service life assurance

Pension

3 days paid volunteering

5 days paid carers leave

Flexible benefits fund

Qualifications

• Experience within the public sector is highly advantageous.
• Ability to facilitate clear communication within the team and with collaborators.
• Leading projects in a procurement setting is essential.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office and handling large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the contracts and supplier relationship management team.
• Support improvements in contract and supplier management processes.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of procurement data.
• Nurture relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Public sector experience

Project management in procurement

Microsoft Office proficiency

Data handling and dashboard creation

Facilitating communication

Education

Level 4 Cips or willingness to work towards

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of contract and supplier management as we expand into new markets and deliver innovative services for the NHS?

If you have aspirations of joining a forward-thinking team and playing a key role in developing a new service offering, this is an excellent chance to make your mark! We are seeking individuals who want to share their expertise and ideas. Ensuring they have a direct influence in shaping and evolving the services we deliver for our stakeholders. As we embark on an exciting phase of developing new services, entering new markets, and experiencing rapid expansion, you will be instrumental in building and driving our approach to framework management.

What you will be doing:

• Collaborate optimally with the contracts and supplier relationship management team, encouraging a culture of collaboration and cooperation.
• Support ongoing improvement efforts to improve contract and management of suppliers, encouraging better processes and results.
• End-to-end project delivery, managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and standard methodologies.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and confidentiality of procurement data.
• Provide support to colleagues across the team and wider Procurement Solutions team, offering assistance and guidance as needed.
• Nurture and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure collaborative working.

What you will bring:

• Experience of working within the public sector would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to facilitate clear and open communication channels both within the team and with collaborators to make sure mutual understanding and transparency.
• Leading projects in a procurement setting.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office, adept at handling large data sets and displaying dashboards in suitable format for diverse audiences.
• Maintains high quality, flexible and responsive service delivery standards.
• Level 4 Cips or willing to work towards.
• Previous exposure to the NHS and understanding of regulations including PA23, PCR2015, and PSR would be highly beneficial.

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Nationwide with an expectation to attend the Salford office once a month
Security Clearance Level: DBS
Internal Recruiter: Rachel
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the option to buy extra days, 4 x death in service life assurance, pension, 3 days paid volunteering, 5 days paid carers leave and a generous flexible benefits fund which you can take in cash.

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) was created by the Department of Health and Social Care to deliver corporate services to the NHS. A unique joint venture with Sopra Steria, a European leader in digital services and software development, we make life easier for NHS employees, patients, and suppliers, and deliver value for money to the taxpayer. Proud members of the NHS family, we provide finance & accounting, digital, procurement and workforce services to more than half the NHS in England, and our solutions are underpinned by cutting-edge technologies and our teams’ expertise, in-depth understanding of the NHS, and commitment to service excellence.

We share common values and unity of purpose with the NHS family, are committed to being a force for good, and are dedicated and empowered to act responsibly and sustainably at organisational, team and individual levels.

Join us on our journey.