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Band 6 Contracts Manager - Procurement
The closing date is 01 September 2025
This role will work within the Birmingham and Solihull Procurement Collaborative (BSOL PC) team hosted by UHB, responsible for providing dedicated contract management support to all Trusts of which BSOL PC are responsible for.
* Subsidiary companies associated with any of our Trusts including Summerhill Services Limited (SSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Providers of Estates and Facilities Management services to over 50 sites throughout the West Midlands.
* The Post holder will be a key member of the Procurement team reporting to the Senior Contracts Manager on a day-to-day basis, supporting the delivery of the overall aims and objectives of the Procurement department by undertaking a range of functions, which includes but is not limited to:
* Directly involved in the agreement, monitoring and management of BSOL PC Contracts and SLAs
* Manage Contracts in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and legal requirements. The Post holder will deal with all issues relating to the delivery, monitoring & review of all such Contracts.
* The post holder will provide data processing (in line with contract KPIs), systems development and analysis of complex and sensitive information and will be expected to report and liaise with BSOL PC and ICS stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
* *Knowledge of professional purchasing principles acquired through degree or Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS), plus specialist expertise in procurement and contract management obtained via further training and experience or equivalent post graduate diploma level qualification.
* *Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply Level 4 qualification (or above) Foundation Diploma in Procurement Supply or working towards
* *Cabinet Office or equivalent training undertaken regarding The Procurement Act 2023
Experience
* *Experience of contract, stakeholder & supplier management
* *Evidence of relevant experience in a similar role
* *Experience of setting up / monitoring / management and negotiating contracts
* *Experience of working with a wide range of Stakeholder groups
* *Sound knowledge of contract management
* *Knowledge of best practice in Procurement & Supply
* *Knowledge of principles of contracting (law and content), procurement and the tendering process
* *Experience of activity modelling, forecasting, market analysis and business case appraisal
* *Experience in using online platforms such as Atamis and Advise Inc.
* *Knowledge of National and Bespoke Trust Contracts
* *Knowledge of Information Governance guidelines and the Freedom of Information Act
Additional Criteria
* *Maintain a professional Code of Conduct in line with Trust policy
* *Ability to remain calm and perform consistently in stressful situations
* *Planned and organised approach
* *Ability to work without substantial supervision
* *Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development in accordance with the requirements of the professional bodies
* *Commitment to development and training of staff
* *Adhere to and ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation
* *Ability to travel to fulfil the role involving frequent travel both between hospital sites and offsite elsewhere, as required
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 name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
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