Band 6- Contract Manager, Procurement

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The Contract Manager will join the Contract Management team which is responsible for providing expert specialist contract management provision and advice in the support of the Procurement function in the development and implementation of the ICS's procurement strategy.

The post holder will support the Associate Director of Contract Management in influencing senior stakeholders.

They will ensure that the procurement and contract management strategy is understood, and that effective support is achieved for a successful implementation.

The post holder will be directly involved in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables, liaising with key stakeholders on contract management best practice, and identifying areas of improvement.

The hours of this post are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

Main Duties of the Job

The post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Associate Director of Contract Management on a day-to-day basis.

The post holder will support the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department and those of the Contract Management Team specifically by undertaking a range of functions, including:

1. Review and support the management of Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements.
2. Provide advice, analysis and support on issues relating to the delivery, monitoring & review of all such Contracts.
3. Recommend strategies in dealing with specific contractual issues.
4. Provide data processing in line with contract KPIs.

Job Responsibilities

The Contract Manager will support the Associate Director of Contract Management who is responsible for leading the new contract management function and driving the initial transformation programme and continuing post completion of the initial project.

They will provide analysis, undertake contract reviews, and work with internal stakeholders and suppliers to provide expert specialist contract management and advice in support of the Procurement function.

This will involve working with senior Trust managers and clinicians to ensure that the strategy is understood.

The post holder will support the development and promotion of contract management, including direct involvement in identifying contracted and non-contracted spend, supporting the procurement team in developing suitable contracts with key measurables, liaising with key stakeholders on contract management best practice, identifying areas of improvement and compiling and implementing a contract management policy.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards.
• Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & Supply.
• Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process.

Experience

• Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management.
• Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups.
• Sound knowledge of contract management.
• Experience of setting up, monitoring, managing and negotiating contracts.
• Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal.
• Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contact Information

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net.

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If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.