Contract Manager
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Contract Manager within the Procurement Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will manage NHS Supply Chain arrangements and Temporary Staffing Agency frameworks, support medical equipment standardisation, and manage high-value contracts. The position involves negotiating with suppliers, driving cost-saving initiatives, and supporting service improvements to benefit patient care. It's a full-time role based in Bracknell with hybrid working options.
Key responsibilities
- Take the lead in managing the effective use of NHS Supply Chain arrangements and Temporary Staffing Agency frameworks/contracts.
- Support the standardisation of medical equipment and consumables.
- Support the management of high value contracts.
- Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money.
- Support service improvements that benefit patient care.
Essential criteria
- CIPS professional diploma qualification (Degree Level) or equivalent experience
- To maintain and develop Contract Management skills.
- To maintain knowledge of Procurement requirements, both wider procurement legislation and NHS specific requirements.
- Experience of Contract Management
- Contract Management
- Ability to manage a high level of workload, multiple complex projects
- Negotiation and influencing skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Public Procurement
- Experience of Agency Market
- Experience of NHS Supply Chain
- Experience of NHS
- A good knowledge of Excel
- Experience of using Finance Systems, such as Unit 4
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Contract Manager
The closing date is 07 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a procurement professional ready to make your skills count where it matters - improving patient care?
We're looking for a Contract Manager to join our friendly and experienced Procurement Team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You'll use your commercial expertise and public sector knowledge to directly contribute to the quality, efficiency and impact of NHS services across the region.
We're looking for a team player who can:
Take the lead in managing the effective use of NHS Supply Chain arrangements and Temporary Staffing Agency frameworks/contracts
Support the standardisation of medical equipment and consumables
Support the management of high value contracts
Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders
Drive cost-saving initiatives and value for money
Support service improvements that benefit patient care
You'll support the Head of Procurement to meet financial targets, maintain governance standards and promote procurement excellence at all levels of the organisation.
Join an experienced, supportive team who offer excellent work-life balance and hybrid working, enjoying 27 days annual leave + bank holidays and a generous NHS pension scheme. The base for this full time role is London House in Bracknell, however, much of yo
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