Contracts Manager

NHS; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Stockport is looking for a Contracts Manager to oversee complex procurement contracts. You will manage supplier negotiations, ensure cost efficiency, and work with various stakeholders to enhance procurement practices. Ideal candidates will have a degree and experience in procurement, with an understanding of NHS procedures.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure due to reporting deadlines.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in awarding and managing complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex contracts with suppliers.
• Work collaboratively with various Trusts on procurement projects.
• Provide support and procurement advice to senior managers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Analytical skills

Education

Educated to Degree level or equivalent work experience

Membership of or working towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS)

Job description

Job summary

The Contracts Manager post is to assist in the provision of a cost effective, efficient and responsive procurement service in line with Trust and Departmental objectives and targets. This will be achieved by meeting the Departmental savings target, managing a portfolio of complex contracts and a range of healthcare related procurement projects.

Main duties of the job

Manage a portfolio of complex contracts as agreed by the Deputy Head of Procurement (Contracts) these contracts will be at values above the Cabinet Office tender thresholds and duties will include but not be limited to:

Identify appropriate routes to market

Negotiations with suppliers at indicative and final tender stage

Evaluation of bids in line with the defined specification

Award recommendations

Post tender de-briefs to unsuccessful suppliers

Ensure projected savings/outcomes are achieved

Increasing Procurements' influence and securing recurring financial savings by examining the non-traditional areas of non-pay spend.

Work collaboratively with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust and other Trusts or public sector bodies as appropriate and as agreed by the Deputy Head of Procurement (Contracts).

Provide professional support and procurement advice to Senior Managers, Clinicians and other Stakeholders and promote the benefits of effective and best procurement practice.

Raise the profile of the Procurement Department.

Work with Clinicians and Senior Managers to ensure complete, accurate and relevant specifications are written for all quotations and tenders.

Develop, agree and implement specific contract review criteria and maintain evidence of such reviews.

Identify and deliver savings in line with the Trusts' Cost Improvement Programme whilst continuing to ensure value for money is achieved.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7295060

Job locations

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information about the post please find the attached job description & person specification.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Job description Job responsibilities

For more information about the post please find the attached job description & person specification.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent work experience).
• Membership of or working towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS).

Work Related Circumstances Essential

• Ability to work under pressure due to the frequency of reporting deadlines.
• Ability to remain customer focused under pressure.
• High level of initiative in dealing with queries from internal and external sources.
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role

Knowledge Essential

• An understanding of the Public Contract Regulations associated with competitive tendering and contract award.
• Knowledge and understanding of Terms and Conditions of Contract.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience of awarding and managing complex contracts.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Procurement in a supervisory capacity.
• Procurement experience within a Public Sector environment.

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, literacy and numeric skills.
• Time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Able to motivate others/set high standards.
• Ability to analyse potentially complex problems and evaluate solutions.

Desirable

• Standard driving licence.
• Ability to use electronic tendering software.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Enthusiastic/self-motivated.
• Flexibility in your approach to working.
• Professional, acts with integrity.
• Self-confident.
• Tenacity.
• Ability to use initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.

Desirable

• Strong public service values.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent work experience).
• Membership of or working towards Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (MCIPS).

Work Related Circumstances Essential

• Ability to work under pressure due to the frequency of reporting deadlines.
• Ability to remain customer focused under pressure.
• High level of initiative in dealing with queries from internal and external sources.
• Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role

Knowledge Essential

• An understanding of the Public Contract Regulations associated with competitive tendering and contract award.
• Knowledge and understanding of Terms and Conditions of Contract.

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of NHS procurement policies and procedures.

Experience Essential

• Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload.
• Demonstrable knowledge of Procurement, Customer Care and Supply Chain Management.
• Experience of awarding and managing complex contracts.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Procurement in a supervisory capacity.
• Procurement experience within a Public Sector environment.

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, literacy and numeric skills.
• Time management skills with a track record of meeting deadlines.
• Able to motivate others/set high standards.
• Ability to analyse potentially complex problems and evaluate solutions.

Desirable

• Standard driving licence.
• Ability to use electronic tendering software.

Personal Attributes Essential

• Enthusiastic/self-motivated.
• Flexibility in your approach to working.
• Professional, acts with integrity.
• Self-confident.
• Tenacity.
• Ability to use initiative to work successfully alone or as part of a team.

Desirable

• Strong public service values.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)