Contract Manager

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.

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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)

About us

BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you BeKnown for?

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

179-8311397-P

Job locations

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline

Desirable

• Contract Management formal qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Public Sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment
• Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of responsibility for a portfolio
• Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
• Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of using contract management software

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Commitment to staff and personal development
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
• Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management.
• Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change.
• Dedicated & committed team member.
• Customer and Quality Focused

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline

Desirable

• Contract Management formal qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Public Sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment
• Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of responsibility for a portfolio
• Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
• Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of using contract management software

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Commitment to staff and personal development
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
• Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management.
• Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change.
• Dedicated & committed team member.
• Customer and Quality Focused

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Education & Qualification

Essential

• Holder or working towards professional membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant Discipline

Desirable

• Contract Management formal qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of Public Sector procurement
• Strong knowledge of relevant Standing Orders & Standing Financial Instructions in a public sector environment
• Sounds knowledge and experience of contract management, Key performance indicators, stakeholder engagement.
• Experience of responsibility for a portfolio
• Experience of delivering value for money / efficiency related changes
• Successful track record of working in high performing teams, delivering challenging targets and achieving results.

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Experience of using contract management software

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Commitment to staff and personal development
• Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems.
• Ability to collate, interpret information and implement agreed policies & procedures.
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, priorities workload and good time management.
• Proven ability to support staff & ability to coach others to aid development.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft office in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable

• Knowledge of e-procurement and contract management systems

Personal qualities

Essential

• Flexible approach to working duties and able to cope with change.
• Dedicated & committed team member.
• Customer and Quality Focused