Contracts Manager: NHS & Diagnostics Partnerships

Aspire Personnel Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Aspire Personnel Ltd, Milton Keynes-based provider in diagnostic solutions and medical equipment, seeks a Contract Manager. You will lead negotiations, govern managed service contracts, and manage supplier relationships across the portfolio.

The role covers tender responses, contract mobilisation, performance management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, with exposure to CMS/CRM/SAP and CLMS systems. A strong NHS tender background is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Contract Management role negotiating and executing commercial contracts.
• Experience with NHS customers and multi-supplier MSPs.
• Ability to identify, assess and mitigate commercial risk.
• Experience supporting sales and pre-sales tender responses.
• Understanding NHS procurement processes and public procurement frameworks.
• Degree-level education or equivalent qualification.
• Experience interpreting pricing models and KPIs.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender responses and contract negotiations with NHS or Private Sector customers.
• Manage contract delivery against SLAs and KPIs with suppliers.
• Support business development and pre-sales activities.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory issues; oversee CLMS implementation and CMS/SAP updates.
• Keep CMS/CRM/SAP systems up to date.
• Pursue personal training and compliance through required training.
• Uphold health, safety and environmental rules.

Skills

Contract negotiation

NHS contracts

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Tender processes

Project coordination

Education

Degree or equivalent business qualification

Tools

SAP

CMS

CRM

CLMS

Job description

Aspire Personnel Ltd, Milton Keynes-based provider in diagnostic solutions and medical equipment, seeks a Contract Manager. You will lead negotiations, govern managed service contracts, and manage supplier relationships across the portfolio.

The role covers tender responses, contract mobilisation, performance management, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation, with exposure to CMS/CRM/SAP and CLMS systems. A strong NHS tender background is desirable.