Contracts Manager

Maidenhead, Berkshire
Peopleforce Recruitment Ltd

Peopleforce Recruitment

Contracts Manager

We are currently recruiting for one of our clients, a global healthcare company, at their Head Office in Maidenhead. This would be working as a Contracts Manager, dealing with large managed service contracts between the client and 3rd parties such as NHS customers.

We are looking for someone who has a keen eye for detail who can spot the potential risks within these contracts, looking at things from more of a legal angle. Good negotiating skills and being able to build and maintain relationships is key as there is potential to onboard new customers and bring in new contracts too.

Key Details

• This would be on an initial 12 month assignment with the potential to be extended further on and made permanent
• Salary is around 60k per annum
• Fully onsite

Main Accountabilities

• Manage and negotiate MSC contracts
• Advise and support the commercial team on client and third-party contracts
• Onboard new customers and negotiate contracts within NHS and MSC timelines
• Ensure effective contracting within the supply chain to meet management and revenue goals
• Handle daily MSC and supply chain disputes
• Provide contract and legal consultancy to the commercial team
• Conduct risk management analysis for tenders and contracts
• Oversee the approval and governance of contracts, ensuring supplier compliance with ISO standards
• Resolve contracting and delivery issues as needed
• Prepare tender documents and presentations with the Contract Manager
• Stay updated on changes in government and NHS legislation, market conditions, and competitor activity

Requirements

• Degree level or equivalent
• Experience as a key account/contracts manager
• Good knowledge of NHS environment/initiatives
• Skilled negotiator and experience in influencing key stakeholders within finance and procurement
• Knowledge within tender processes
• Understanding of procurement legislation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good presentation and written communication skills

If you feel you fit what we are looking for, then apply now or contact Maisy at Peopleforce Recruitment with any questions.