# Procurement Contracts Manager > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/procurement-contracts-manager/bf9a6965-1188-4de2-9483-51b629c73361 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/procurement-contracts-manager/bf9a6965-1188-4de2-9483-51b629c73361.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Trust HQ - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Contracts manager - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-29T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-17T07:01:16.103Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Exeter/South_Western_Ambulance_Service_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Procurement/Procurement-v8228063 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8228063?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.swast.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) as a Procurement Contract Manager, based at Trust Headquarters in Exeter. We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded person to join the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Procurement Team. Working closely with stakeholders across the Trust, you will manage a portfolio of contracts within areas such as ICT, Fleet and Estates, Medical and Clinical, or Corporate Services. You will lead procurement projects, support strategic sourcing activities, and ensure value for money while maintaining compliance with procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influence service improvements, deliver savings, and contribute to the ongoing development of procurement excellence within a busy and supportive team. The role offers hybrid working, professional development opportunities, and the chance to play a key role in supporting frontline ambulance services across the South West. The Procurement Team currently operates a hybrid working arrangement, with team members working from home and attending Trust Headquarters in Exeter once every fortnight on a Wednesday. ### Main duties of the job As a Procurement Contract Manager, you will lead and deliver a portfolio of procurement projects, managing the full procurement lifecycle from initial planning and market engagement through to contract award and supplier management. Working closely with stakeholders across the Trust, you will provide procurement and commercial advice, identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and ensure the delivery of value for money, contractual compliance and sustainable savings. You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy within your category areas, developing strong supplier relationships, leading tendering activity, and supporting the Trust's wider objectives of delivering high-quality patient care and financial sustainability. As a member of the team, you will also contribute to the development of colleagues, champion best practice, and help drive continuous improvement across the Procurement function. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. You must have the existing right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification. ## Person Specification ### Previous expierence **Essential** - Specialist commercial / NHS experience and knowledge in purchasing and supply - Purchasing procedures - Risk assessment/analysis training - Experience of Tendering at a high level e.g. PCR2015 and Procurement Act 2023 - Experience of contract management - the ability to manage multiple contracts to ensure best value for money with high service levels - Experience of project managing complex procurement activities from initial planning to contract award - Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines and prioritising workload - Experience of supplier relationship management - Experience of building collaborative partnerships **Desirable** - Significant experience & understanding and application of Strategic Sourcing methodologies - Experience in resolving queries and influencing people ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - Degree or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Training towards being fully qualified Member of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or appropriate professional institute or relevant experience ## Documents - [swast code of conduct (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2579) - [procurement contract manager band 6 job description (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10545084) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.