Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead the procurement and contract management lifecycle for healthcare-related goods and services, including software and IT services.
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of supplier and customer contracts, including SaaS agreements, NHS framework contracts, SLAs, DPAs, and licensing terms.
* Ensure all procurement activities align with NHS procurement regulations, public sector frameworks, and internal governance.
* Collaborate with finance, sales, and operational teams to align contract terms with business goals and risk appetite.
* Maintain and update procurement documentation, including contract templates, clause libraries, and procurement playbooks.
* Manage supplier onboarding, due diligence, and performance monitoring, including completion of Supplier Due Diligence Questionnaires and DPIAs.
* Track contract status, renewals, break clauses, and obligations using contract management tools (e.g., Salesforce CRM).
* Provide procurement and contractual guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO standards, and NHS Digital requirements.
* Maintain a working knowledge of Streets Heaver's products and services to support procurement and contracting decisions.
* Stay up to date with healthcare procurement trends, NHS policy changes, and sector regulations.
* Any other such duties that may be reasonably required.
Essential skills
* Proven experience in procurement and contract management, ideally within healthcare, public sector, or technology environments.
* Strong understanding of contract law, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements (e.g., SaaS, SLAs, DPAs).
* Familiarity with NHS procurement frameworks, public sector regulations, and governance processes.
* Ability to work collaboratively across departments (e.g., finance, sales, operations) to align contract terms with business needs.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex contractual concepts clearly.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with experience managing contract lifecycles and tracking key milestones.
* Proficiency with contract management tools (e.g., Salesforce CRM or similar platforms).
* Working knowledge of GDPR, ISO standards, and NHS Digital requirements.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable skills
* Knowledge of Salesforce CRM
* Familiarity with NHS Terms and Government Framework Contracts.
* Understanding of industry quality and information security standards & regulations i.e ISO9001, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Scheme, UK/EU GDPR.
Why you should pick us:
* Dedicated PDP time: We give you dedicated time to be spent on your personal development each week.
* We'll help grow your knowledge: We have a dedicated internal Learning and Development department to help upskill you throughout your career with us.
* Everyone needs a break sometimes: We give 22 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
* To help you celebrate: We provide an extra day off for your Birthday.
* Make a difference: Enjoy an extra day off annually to dedicate to volunteering and giving back to the community.
* Team building is important: We have a departmental outings budget so everyone can get to know each other outside of work. We also have regular companywide events.
* New starter WFH allowance: Outside of your technical equipment, which we of course provide, we also give £100 Work from Home Allowance to go toward anything else.
* Thinking of the future: We have Pension & Private Healthcare Insurance schemes.
* Drive green: Take advantage of our electric car leasing scheme via salary sacrifice.
Employment is subject to:
* Successful completion of DBS check with annual renewal
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,500.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lincoln LN6 3QN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln LN6 3QN