Contracts Manager

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Contracts Manager to ensure effective procurement services. The role involves managing complex contracts, negotiating with suppliers, and providing professional procurement advice. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management and stakeholder engagement. This position offers competitive benefits including annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, and flexible working options.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance for financial planning

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex contracts exceeding Cabinet Office thresholds.
• Proven track record in procurement and savings delivery.
• Strong communication skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex contracts as agreed.
• Negotiate with suppliers during tenders.
• Evaluate bids and provide award recommendations.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation skills

Procurement expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

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.

• 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.
  
  

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
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jordan Barry Job title: Deputy Head of Procurement (Contracts) Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0161 419 4193