Job Title: Contracts Lead Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 3 months (with possible extension) Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay: £41.25ph paid directly by the client Location: Croydon
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Contracts Lead to join our client on an interim basis. The successful candidate will lead a short-term review and optimisation project, analysing and renegotiating supplier contracts to generate cost efficiencies and improve strategic supplier relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
* Contract Review & Analysis:
o Conduct a full review of all GOLD (contracts > £250k p.a.) and SILVER (£50k–£250k p.a.) contracts.
o Identify potential financial savings, inefficiencies, or duplication across the current portfolio.
* Negotiation Planning:
o Create and deliver a contract rationalisation plan within the first 2 weeks, prioritising SILVER contracts.
o Recommend whether to:
+ Cancel underperforming or redundant contracts.
+ Consolidate contracts with suppliers offering similar services (e.g. overlapping providers for patient communication).
+ Amend licensing agreements to achieve cost savings through:
# Reduced license volumes.
# Adjusted license types (e.g. enterprise-wide vs. user-based).
# Leveraging banded volume pricing.
* Supplier Relationship & Strategy Review:
o Evaluate strategic suppliers delivering services across multiple Directorates (e.g. CIVICA).
o Develop recommendations for improved contract management and supplier performance tracking.
Focus Areas for Consolidation:
* Patient communications
* Text messaging platforms
* Business Intelligence (BI) tools
* Staff communication tools
Required Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience in contract review, negotiation, and consolidation at a senior level (preferably within the NHS or a large public sector organisation).
* Strong understanding of licensing models and cost optimisation.
* Experience working with cross-directorate suppliers and driving organisation-wide efficiencies.
* Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
* Ability to deliver high-quality outcomes at pace, particularly under a tight timeline for initial outputs.
Job reference number: YW-boOk