Procurement Strategic Contracts Manager
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
The post-holder is responsible for the oversight, management, and maximisation of commercial opportunities throughout the contract term, of a defined ...
Responsible for managing strategic contracts within a portfolio valued at >£100m per annum.
Oversees high-value, high-risk contracts.
Supports through contracts optimisation in the delivery of annual procurement enabled savings and cost improvements of c£4m per annum.
Drives value through effective contracts management including performance, quality, and cost control initiatives.
Manages multiple active strategic contracts across clinical and/or corporate categories.
Manages relationships with strategic / critical suppliers.
Works across Trust, Integrated Care Systems (ICS) and East Midlands collaborative boundaries
Advises senior operational, clinical, and executive stakeholders.
Holds suppliers accountable for delivery against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual outcomes.
Leads formal dispute resolution, escalation, and performance improvement plans.
Influences supplier markets through research & innovation
Ensures compliance with procurement legislation, Trust governance, and audit requirements.
Identifies and mitigates contractual risk, ensuring continuity of critical services.
Responsible for projects that impact across services
Closing date of applications: 6th October 2026
Interview date: 20th October 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPs or relevant equivalent experience
- Understanding of relevant legislation, procurement law, and national policy frameworks affecting NHS contracting.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in contracting, procurement, or NHS management
Desirable: - Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., procurement, business administration, contract management)
Experiance & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience of contract management within the NHS or a large complex organisation.
- Extensive experience leading on contract negotiation, drafting and monitoring.
- Extensive experience of interpreting and implementing NHS standard contracts and national tariff guidance.
- Experience of deputising for senior managers, providing cover at internal and external forums.
Desirable
- Experience working in healthcare provider contract management.
- Experience of collaborative working across systems
- Direct line management of staff, including objective setting, mentoring appraisal and staff development.
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Extensive ability to interpret complex data and contractual information to support decision making.
- Extensive experience of financial and risk analysis in a contracting environment
- Ability to evaluate commercial opportunities, cost-benefit cases, and options appraisals.
Communications and interpersonal skills
Essential
- Extensive strong negotiation, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information.
- Ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders across boundaries
Desirable: - Experience of presenting at committees or boards
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Committed to and demonstrates the Trusts values of compassion, openness and excellence
- Commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative working.
- Demonstrates resilience and adaptability under pressure.
How to apply
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First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
23 September 2026
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