Tender Manager - Procurement Department

CIPS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Buyer to join the Procurement Team in Berkshire. You will manage complex tenders and contracts, negotiate with suppliers, drive cost-saving initiatives, and ensure value for money while maintaining public sector governance.

You will support the Tender Manager and Head of Procurement to meet financial targets, oversee contract performance, and promote procurement excellence across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector procurement and framework agreements.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value tenders and contracts.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliant tendering processes for contracts.
• Develop tender documentation and evaluate bids.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Approve contracts and orders within delegated authority.
• Oversee portfolio of contracts ensuring value for money and on-time delivery.
• Validate invoices and record contracts in the system.
• Publish transparency notices on required platforms.

Skills

Tender management

Negotiation

Cost saving

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Contract Management System

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Buyer to join our friendly and experienced Procurement Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You'll use your commercial expertise and public sector knowledge to directly contribute to the quality, efficiency and impact of NHS services across the region. We're looking for a team player who can:

• Manage complex, high-value tenders and contracts
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money
• Support service improvements that benefit patient care.
• You'll be responsible for delivering value through compliant and timely procurement of goods and services. You'll support the Tender Manager and Head of Procurement to meet financial targets, maintain governance standards, and promote procurement excellence at all levels of the organisation.,
• Lead compliant tendering processes for contracts over £10k + VAT in line with procurement legislation and Trust policies.
• Develop tender documentation, evaluate bids (including full life cycle costing), and coordinate award recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships, including negotiating improved pricing and resolving disputes, while maintaining patient care standards.
• Approve contracts and orders up to £30k, and advise on authorisation for higher-value procurements.
• Oversee a portfolio of contracts, ensuring performance, compliance, and delivery of value for money.
• Validate invoices where required, and ensure contracts are accurately recorded in the Trust's Contract Management System.
• Publish transparency notices on the Central Digital Platform and manage resulting expressions