Senior NHS Contract Manager - High-Value Procurement (Hybrid)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead a defined portfolio of healthcare contracts. You will negotiate, draft and monitor contracts, ensuring compliance with NHS guidance and procurement regulations, while driving savings and risk management.

You will provide expert contractual advice to clinical, operational, and finance colleagues, analyse complex data, and lead on contract management processes within the Atamis e-tendering system.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent senior level experience.
• Understanding of legislation, procurement law, and national policy frameworks affecting NHS contracting.
• Evidence of continuing professional development in contracting, procurement, or NHS management.
• Chartered membership of CIPS or equivalent leadership or management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end contract management process for a defined portfolio of healthcare contracts.
• Negotiate, draft, implement and monitor contracts in line with NHS guidance and regulations.
• Monitor performance using KPIs and quality metrics; resolve issues and escalate as needed.
• Support planning rounds and contract agreements; identify and mitigate contractual and financial risks.
• Lead on delivering and monitoring savings for the contract management team.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Understanding of procurement legislation

CPD in contracting/ NHS management

CIPS membership or equivalent

Tools

Atamis

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) is seeking a Senior Contract Manager to lead a defined portfolio of healthcare contracts. You will negotiate, draft and monitor contracts, ensuring compliance with NHS guidance and procurement regulations, while driving savings and risk management.

You will provide expert contractual advice to clinical, operational, and finance colleagues, analyse complex data, and lead on contract management processes within the Atamis e-tendering system.