Procurement Contracts Manager

Job Title: Procurement Contracts Manager

Type: 6 Month Interim, Hybrid

Hours: 37.5hrs

Hourly Rate: £16.97 - £21.66 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a category of spend across the Estates, Facilities, Digital and Corporate Category
• Manage key strategic contracts on the trusts' behalf
• Ensure agreements are tendered in line with procurement regulations
• Liaise with stakeholders
• Lead an effective buying team
• Identify and deliver opportunities for cost-saving
• Review complex contract activity
• Ensure contact details are up-to-date
• Lead contract management with key suppliers
• Support the management of the procurement work plan

Experience and Skills Required:

• Prior experience working in procurement within the NHS
• Experience working across the Estates, Facilities, Digital & Corporate categories
• Experience with CRM and procurement systems (Atamis preferred)
• Proficient in IT and administration
• Familiarity with Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Team player with friendly demeanour
• Good written and numerical communication
• Understanding of contractual aspects

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.