Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Personal qualities
Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change.
- Personal qualities
Dedicated & committed team member.
- Personal qualities
Customer and Quality Focused
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
- Skills & Abilities
Commitment to staff and personal development
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
- Skills & Abilities
Excellent organisation skills
- Skills & Abilities
Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management.
- Skills & Abilities
Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development.
- Skills & Abilities
Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience & Knowledge
Understanding of Public Sector procurement
- Experience & Knowledge
Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment
- Experience & Knowledge
Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement.
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of responsibility for a portfolio
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
- Experience & Knowledge
Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.
- Education & Qualification
Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
- Education & Qualification
Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems
- Experience & Knowledge
NHS Experience
- Experience & Knowledge
Experience of using contract management software
- Education & Qualification
Contract Management formal qualifications
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen with the Procurement Department for a full time Band 5 Contract Manager to join our team.
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to support the management of a portfolio of Gold and Silver contracts across the Trust.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with contract management, procurement, supplier management, or commercial experience who is looking to develop their career within the NHS.
Sponsorship for Skilled Worker Visa not Available Please note that a Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet one or more of the required criteria. For more information on eligible roles please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Main duties of the job
To provide effective contract management across the Trusts contract portfolio. Lead on the development and implementation of robust contract management processes. To include reviewing and drafting contracts in support of the procurement function.
Ensuring all supplier performance metrics are monitored and implementing plans for improvement where necessary.
Identify key contracts (Gold & silver)
Manage a portfolio of contracts
Monitoring contract compliance and KPI's with suppliers and stakeholders
Supporting the drafting of contracts, placing notices on Atamis (national system)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification attached for more details on the job role.
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This advert is for Contract Manager with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Contracts manager role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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