Contract Manager

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Hybrid working

27 days annual leave

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Contract Manager to join its Procurement Team in Bracknell. You will oversee NHS Supply Chain arrangements and agency contracts, helping standardise medical equipment and improve patient care.

The role supports the Head of Procurement with governance, financial targets and procurement excellence, blending hybrid working with NHS pension and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and contract management.
• Ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of driving cost-saving initiatives and value for money.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of NHS Supply Chain arrangements and Temporary Staffing Agency contracts.
• Support standardisation of medical equipment and consumables.
• Manage high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money.
• Support service improvements that benefit patient care.

Skills

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Cost savings

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Tools

NHS Supply Chain frameworks

Job description

Are you a procurement professional ready to make your skills count where it matters - improving patient care?

We’re looking for a Contract Manager to join our friendly and experienced Procurement Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You’ll use your commercial expertise and public sector knowledge to directly contribute to the quality, efficiency and impact of NHS services across the region.

We’re Looking For a Team Player Who Can

• Take the lead in managing the effective use of NHS Supply Chain arrangements and Temporary Staffing Agency frameworks/contracts
• Support the standardisation of medical equipment and consumables
• Support the management of high value contracts
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money
• Support service improvements that benefit patient care

You’ll support the Head of Procurement to meet financial targets, maintain governance standards and promote procurement excellence at all levels of the organisation.

Join an experienced, supportive team who offer excellent work-life balance and hybrid working, enjoying 27 days annual leave + bank holidays and a generous NHS pension scheme. The base for this full time role is London House in Bracknell, however, much of your work can be remote.

Our Trust is rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC, who highlight our positive culture, staff morale and innovation. We’re committed to employee well‑being and career development.

The Contract Manager Will Help Implement And Manage Contracts To Ensure That They Run Effectively And Have a Positive Impact On Patient Care. Special Focus Will Be Given To Managing

• Temporary staffing agencies used by the Trust in conjunction with the Temporary Staffing Team, ensuring SLAs are established and proper behaviours followed.
• NHS Supply Chain, particularly working with Clinicians and others to rationalise the products used.

The role will include data analysis

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our Values At Berkshire Healthcare Are

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tim Shannon Job title: Head of Procurement Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07887 753264