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Strategic Contract Manager

1 month ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom Shared Services Connected Ltd Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our contract and supplier relationship management capability. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive growth, mitigate risk, and deliver outstanding service across the NHS and wider public sector.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the development of our contract and supplier relationship management capability and supporting teams across each of the Procurement Solutions categories
  • Motivating teams to implement and embed new strategies and practices
  • Advising the development, implementation, and evolution of strategies, embedding them consistently across the team
  • Providing expertise in Framework management, contract management, and SRM, including the structure of them and ability to advise senior management on developments and standard processes
  • Developing strategies that allow the performance management of suppliers to support the delivery of high-quality services to our customers
  • Anticipating and handling change, encouraging all category teams to develop new knowledge and skills

Requirements:

  • CIPS Level 6 Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply
  • Experience within category management, contract, and supplier relationship management environment within the public sector
  • Solid understanding of implementing best-in-class strategies
  • Experience of applying matrix management principles and applying cross-functional ways of working
  • Background in working across the NHS landscape at a senior level to identify and solve complex procurement requirements across the procurement lifecycle
  • Knowledge of UK public procurement legislation and policy

What We Offer:

  • Full-time, 18-month FTC (possibility of becoming permanent)
  • Salary: circa £80,000 per annum (depending upon experience and development needs)
  • Benefits: £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund