Contracts Manager in Etwall

Energy Jobline ZR; Etwall CP; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Employment is recruiting a Contracts Manager to support the Sales Director in preparing and submitting customer tenders and framework agreements for critical care products supplied to the healthcare sector. Occasional office visits may be needed, with travel within an acceptable driving radius to Letchworth or Barnsley.

The role covers full lifecycle tender management, regulatory compliance, and reporting, including carbon reduction and modern slavery assessments, in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Proven track record with NHS Supply Chain framework submissions and contract maintenance.
• Experience using NHS eProcurement portals (Find a Tender, Jaggaer One).
• Strong knowledge of carbon reduction reporting, evergreen assessments and modern slavery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, submission and maintenance of tenders and framework agreements with NHS Supply Chain.
• Coordinate responses to public-sector opportunities including Scottish/Northern Ireland procurement.
• Ensure compliance with medical device regulatory requirements (CE marking, MDD/MDR, ISO, UKRP, MHRA).
• Oversee Carbon Reduction Plan development and reporting; manage modern slavery statements and risk assessments.
• Maintain contract records, monitor KPIs, manage variations, extensions and renewals.

Skills

NHS procurement

Tender submissions

Regulatory compliance

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in business/law/procurement/regulatory affairs

Tools

Find a Tender portal

Jaggaer One

Job description

Job Description

Insight Employment are recruiting a Contracts Manager for one client’s who supply critical care products to the healthcare sector. It is not necessarily office based, but being within driving distance to either Letchworth or Barnsley would be beneficial for the occasions an office visit may be needed.

JOB SUMMARY / OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

This newly created role will support the Sales Director by taking ownership of the preparation, submission of customer tenders and framework agreements. The role will oversee all elements of submission, including Carbon Reduction Plan development, Modern Slavery assessments and working closely with Compliance on regulatory matters.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

• Lead the preparation, submission and ongoing maintenance of tenders and framework agreements with NHS Supply Chain, including full lifecycle management from opportunity identification through to award and post-award administration.
• Manage all interactions with the Find a Tender service and the Jaggaer One (NHS Supply Chain eProcurement) portal, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant submissions.
• Coordinate responses to Scottish Procurement opportunities and other relevant public-sector frameworks.
• Work closely with the regulatory team to ensure full compliance with medical device regulatory requirements, including CE marking, MDD/MDR transition, ISO standards, UK Responsible Person (UKRP) obligations and MHRA registration/maintenance.
• Oversee Carbon Reduction Plan development and reporting, Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment submissions and ongoing maturity progression.
• Manage Modern Slavery statements, risk assessments and ongoing compliance obligations in line with NHS and UK legislation and experience with the Cabinet office website for assessment completion.
• Maintain accurate contract records, monitor performance KPIs, manage variations, extensions and renewals, and ensure all contractual obligations are met.
• Collaborate closely with management team to gather evidence, collate responses and deliver high-quality submissions.
• Provide clear commercial and compliance advice to the wider business on framework rules and supplier obligations.
• Identify and mitigate contractual, regulatory and reputational risks associated with public-sector healthcare contracting.
• Be ahead of the curve with upcoming frameworks working closely with the Sales Director to explore potential opportunities for growth.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of managing NHS Supply Chain framework submissions and ongoing contract maintenance.
• Hands-on experience of the Find a Tender portal and Jaggaer One (or equivalent NHS Supply Chain eProcurement systems).
• Strong working knowledge of Carbon Reduction reporting, Evergreen Assessment and Modern Slavery requirements within NHS procurement.
• Solid understanding of medical device regulatory frameworks: CE marking, MDD/MDR, relevant ISO standards, UKRP responsibilities and MHRA processes.
• Experience of Scottish & Northern Ireland Procurement frameworks and processes.
• Demonstrable experience of working within regulated healthcare or medical device supply environments.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex tenders and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate tender responses.
• Analytical and commercially aware, with the confidence to interpret complex contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• Excellent management skills – able to work collaboratively across internal teams and with external NHS bodies.
• Resilient under pressure and comfortable working to tight timescales.
• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical, compliant and sustainable business practices.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while remaining a strong team player.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in business, law, procurement, regulatory affairs or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS) is desirable.

Salary

Salary: - 47.5K to 55k per annum depending on location and experience