Contract Manager

Overview

We are 5,000 strong. We are from all walks of life. We are a great place to work. We are Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust offers many different roles in different settings, with different ways of working and there is an exciting opportunity within the Procurement Team. This culture of the Trust creates a great opportunity for people who want a varied, flexible and challenging career in an award winning team.

The Contract Manager is responsible for supporting the Head of Procurement in the planning, organisation, management and delivery of the procurement service so that the department provides an efficient, effective and responsive service maximising best value for money whilst complying with relevant legislation.

• Day-to-day operational responsibility for the delivery of an expenditure control programme aimed at providing genuine cost improvements across all levels of Trust influenceable non-pay expenditure, including identifying and generating financial savings through focused contract negotiation around goods and services.
• Deliver work programmes that may impact across other departments and affect service delivery. Work closely with end users to ensure the delivery of these programmes causes minimal disruption.
• Facilitate and manage procurement processes, tendering, negotiation, contract award and ongoing contract management. Co-ordination and management of agreements to ensure service levels and price competitiveness are maintained or enhanced.
• Provide advice on all procurement related issues to all levels of staff and discuss detailed contractual issues on a wide and varied portfolio with Trust staff and suppliers to ensure that contractual terms and obligations are understood and that financial and supply risks are minimised.
• Provide expert advice to the Divisions/CBUs on compliant procurement options for best value for money of supplies and services required to support and enable delivery of Trust services.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience for our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton, we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services;
Halton Hospital focuses on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, with many services offered at both sites and in community hubs. We are a CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features and are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality.

We support flexible working and welcome flexible applications. We are committed to anti-racist practice in all we do.

Date posted: 11 March 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 7

Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number: 370-ADM7

SUP-1132

Job locations:
Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QG

The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification on the advert page.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum three years' experience working at a senior purchasing level
• Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent, relevant experience

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience of working under pressure to strict deadlines, prioritising own workload, and that of others
• An understanding of current legislation…