South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Procurement Contracts Manager
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST) as a Procurement Contract Manager, based at Trust Headquarters in Exeter.
We are looking for a motivated and commercially minded person to join the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Procurement Team. Working closely with stakeholders across the Trust, you will manage a portfolio of contracts within areas such as ICT, Fleet and Estates, Medical and Clinical, or Corporate Services. You will lead procurement projects, support strategic sourcing activities, and ensure value for money while maintaining compliance with procurement legislation and Trust governance requirements.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influence service improvements, deliver savings, and contribute to the ongoing development of procurement excellence within a busy and supportive team.
Role Responsibilities
As a Procurement Contract Manager, you will lead and deliver a portfolio of procurement projects, managing the full procurement lifecycle from initial planning and market engagement through to contract award and supplier management.
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Working closely with stakeholders across the Trust, you will provide procurement and commercial advice, identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration, and ensure the delivery of value for money, contractual compliance and sustainable savings.
You will play a key role in shaping procurement strategy within your category areas, developing strong supplier relationships, leading tendering activity, and supporting the Trust's wider objectives of delivering high-quality patient care and financial sustainability.
As a member of the team, you will also contribute to the development of colleagues, champion best practice, and help drive continuous improvement across the Procurement function.
Working for Us
Working for us is an experience like no other. We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
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If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples’ lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours
- Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Career and salary progression
- Car leasing scheme (this is subject to your pay not falling below the National Living Wage)
- Free parking across Trust sites
- Staff networks
- Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Sharon Murphy
- Job title: Head of Procurement
- Email address: sharon.murphy@swast.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07920781297
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