Band 7 Contracts and Performance Manager - Bath

Job overview

The Contracting and Procurement Team is seeking an experienced Contract and Performance Manager to join us on a fixed-term basis for 24 months. This role will play a key part in supporting the team to lead and manage complex tendering processes on behalf of the Trust. The successful candidate must have:

• Proven experience in managing high-value, complex tenders within a healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of procurement legislation and processes, particularly as outlined in the Procurement Act 2023.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.

We offer hybrid working wherever possible, however we value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

This post will be for a 24 month period.

Main duties of the job

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To lead on the procurement of a full range of high-value, complex tenders and frameworks above procurement limits.

To draw up legally binding agreements in line with national directives that reflect local negotiations, and manage these accordingly.

To support the process of ongoing contract review for a range of service providers.

To ensure that all contract documentation is kept updated and compliant with relevant legislation, and that master copies are held centrally.

To ensure that tender project groups have appropriate representation and that tender outcomes always deliver best value for money.

To ensure that all processes followed are in line with national and Trust guidance, including Standing Financial Orders.

To carry out initial research on potential providers to the Trust by completing pre-tender qualification documents.

To ensure that all work is conducted in accordance with national guidance issued by the Department of Health or other Government bodies.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please see the attached job description.