Contracts Manager

We are looking for a dynamic team player, flexible, resilient individual with excellent organisational skills and a passion for change. The individual is required to work with staff across the Trust and subsidiary companies to develop and implement change that can support improvements in the delivery of care.

To support in the leadership & development of a team and take responsibility for the procurement & management of contracts (either products or services).

To analyse data, generate opportunities, deliver and manage projects at various levels to influence, drive change and efficiencies throughout the client organisations.

To work with the stakeholders across the Trust at all levels to facilitate and manage projects for client organisations ensuring compliance with all relevant government legislation and Simply Serve Ltd (SSL)/Trust Standing Financial Instructions and Trust Standing Orders to ensure demonstrable best value.

We are passionate about our services and making a difference for our clients and their customers and service users. We have a commitment to provide a quality services. Simply Serve Limited provides a broad range of professional estates, facilities and specialist healthcare support services to our clients. We have a commitment to quality and to the environment and hold ISO9001 and ISO14001 certification, Manage contracts and projects effectively from idea to implementation to ongoing contract management, ensuring that potential risks are highlighted & benefits are optimised.To have effective communication skills & have proven ability to take responsibility, make decisions with information available & demonstrate professionalism.Ensures own & work of staff members is compliant with all government legislation & the Trust/SSL Standing Orders, Standing Financial Instructions & Schemes of Reservation & Delegation of Power.Responsible for achieving their work streams to deliver effective, timely and cost-efficient outputs & to report savings accurately with the required level of evidence.Responsible for management of direct reports & their contracts portfolios. Work often requires periods of intense concentration in producing & reviewing procurement documentation, analysing bids & producing recommendations.Works independently on own areas of responsibility providing a professional
procurement service to the organisation.Carries out day to day supervision of direct reports being responsible for inductions, disciplinary & annual performance appraisals.Work pattern may be unpredictable due to interruptions and re-prioritisation of work due to organisational need.Working with all team colleagues to ensure that efficient & effective management of resources for all areas within the Procurement & Materials Management Directorates are in place.

As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!