Contracting & Procurement Lead (Acute & Mental Health)

NHS Jobs; Willerby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Contracting and Procurement Manager to lead complex contracting and procurement across the Acute and Mental Health portfolios, ensuring contracts are outcome-based, legally compliant and align with safeguarding and equity goals.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will shape service delivery models, manage KPIs, oversee governance, risk and audits, and drive innovative payment models to support cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Experience leading contracting and procurement in healthcare.
• Knowledge of NHS procurement guidance and Standing Financial Instructions.
• Ability to negotiate high-value contracts with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting and procurement for Acute and Mental Health portfolios with autonomy.
• Negotiate and manage high-value, complex contracts with KPIs and equity metrics.
• Plan and execute procurement exercises in line with legislation and NHS guidance.

Skills

Contracting leadership

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder management

Governance & compliance

Job description

Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Contracting and Procurement Manager to lead complex contracting and procurement across the Acute and Mental Health portfolios, ensuring contracts are outcome-based, legally compliant and align with safeguarding and equity goals.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will shape service delivery models, manage KPIs, oversee governance, risk and audits, and drive innovative payment models to support cost-effective care.