Contracts Manager (WRP) (Grade D)

The Procurement and Sustainability team at AGH have a new and exciting opportunity within their team, working on Contract waste reduction plans (WRP). This role will be specifically targeting savings and profit opportunities within the existing portfolio, supporting the ongoing waste reduction targets., To Provide a high-quality professional Procurement service to Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford District Care Foundation Trust, Integrated Laboratory Solutions LLP and AGH Solutions Ltd and other partners ensuring compliance with legislation, national and local policies.

Leads all strategic procurement issues with a view to maximising the savings potential across the patch with more efficient and effective purchasing arrangements with a contribution to both Trust's non-pay expenditure.

To take lead responsibility in the of development Contracts, specifically by:

o Increasing contract coverage to all key areas of non-pay spend.o Working with Managers/Budget Holders in the identification of savings opportunities monitoring and reporting progress as required.o Promoting the strategic direction of the Contracts by attendance and participation in service-wide key working groups.

The team pride themselves on providing excellent customer service and we aspire to be the best we can be, contributing to the best possible service to patients and users within the hospital and community. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident and has good analytical, negotiation and communication skills, and is computer literate on software systems such as Microsoft Office.

o Flexible and hybrid working optionso Competitive salary - negotiableo Great public transport linkso A range of wellbeing initiativeso Excellent range of benefits, including car lease scheme and cycle to work schemeo Pension scheme

The Procurement department is part of AGH Solutions Ltd, a wholly ownedsubsidiary company of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and runs a shared service for both Airedale and Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.