Supplier & Contracts Manager

To lead the development and delivery of Contract Management processes for a specific category of spend within a £20-40m spend portfolio to achieve 5% annual savings and contribute to the overall supply strategy for non-pay spend.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all contract management is compliant with Standing Financial Instructions and other regulatory directives (e.g. tendering limits) and for ensuring that an efficient and responsive service is provided in line with agreed service levels.

As the recognised DT&I Contract Management expert, the post holder will provide purchasing and commercial contract advice throughout the Trust and support the department to ensure the achievement of performance targets agreed through the Supply Management Group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all Technology (including Infrastructure and Software) contracts and S&M agreements are stored in a central location.
• Work with the Trust purchasing department to develop contracting standards and best in class clauses.
• Implement a Strategic Contract Management framework that covers the following criteria for the Trust\’s strategic business relationships:

• Operational Handover
• Governance & Compliance
• Performance, Service Levels and Penalties
• Continuous Improvement
• Development and Innovation
• Change Control
• Forecast and Spend Management
• Risk Management
• Exit Management

Working within the DT&I Commercial & Finance Team consisting of Heads of Sourcing, Finance and Business Managers. The Supplier & Contract Manager lead is responsible for the health of the strategic contracts and the business processes that underpin them. The role is integral to the team to ensure that all source to pay activities are coordinated across the team and that the most value is extruded from our key technology partners over the term of their contracts. The Commercial and Finance Team are highly collaborative, resourceful and motivated to source and deliver the very best systems and services for patient care.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Jan Vermeer
Job title: Commercial Director
Email address:
Telephone number: 07584885097

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