About this role
Job summary
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As a Commercial Manager with NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT), you'll help ensure we make the best use of public money to support services that save and improve lives. Working across a diverse portfolio of contracts, you'll partner with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver value, manage risk and support high-quality procurement decisions. You'll lead commercial activity throughout the contract lifecycle, from sourcing and tendering through to supplier management and performance review. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, influence strategic decisions and build trusted relationships across NHSBT. In return, you'll continue to develop your expertise in a collaborative environment where your knowledge, ideas and commitment to continuous improvement will help shape better outcomes for patients, donors and the wider public.
This is a national role with the opportunity to work for a national organisation and be based at one of the following locations: Barnsley, Basildon, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton, or Oxford. Your base location will be mutually agreed with the hiring manager following the final interview outcome, and we will aim to appoint you to the nearest available base where possible.
Main duties of the job
You will work with the Senior Commercial Lead and Senior Commercial Manager to source, procure, negotiate and manage a range of business-critical commercial contracts and framework agreements for the provision of goods and services across NHSBT.Manage commercial projects that deliver value for money and support services that make a difference to patients and the public.Build trusted relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to achieve successful commercial outcomes.Develop sourcing and procurement strategies that balance quality, compliance, risk and cost-effectiveness.Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements that protect NHSBTs interests and create long-term value.Guide customers through procurement processes, providing clear and practical commercial advice.Monitor supplier performance and contract delivery to support continuous improvement and reliable service provision.Analyse commercial data and market information to support informed decision-making and future planning.Promote best practice by ensuring compliance with public procurement regulations, policies and governance requirements.Support learning and capability across NHSBT by delivering training, sharing expertise and encouraging effective commercial practices.Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiencies and deliver measurable savings across procurement activities.
About us
It takes all types of people to deliver the kind of service that saves and improves lives. At NHS Blood and Transplant, you'll join a team of more than 6,000 people who are making a genuine difference to communities, families, friends, relatives and more across the UK. We play a unique and special role in the NHS by helping people do something extraordinary- donate blood, blood products, organs, tissues, or stem cells to save someone in need.
Our three core values are what set us apart. They guide and inspire everything we do. By being caring, expertly meeting the needs of our patients and our people, and accepting nothing less than the best quality, we can do extraordinary work and help our people to do something extraordinary in their career, too. Three small words, one big difference - Caring, Expert and Quality. Together we'll save and improve more lives than ever.
You will join us on our journey to create an inclusive workplace and aim to reflect the diverse communities we work with, and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join NHS Blood and Transplant as a Commercial Manager and help deliver value from every pound spent. Leading procurement and contract activity across a diverse portfolio, you'll work with key stakeholders to drive performance, manage risk and support services that save and improve lives. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic decisions while developing your career in a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation.
What we offer: Hybrid working arrangements – because NHSBT works nationally, we’re able to offer hybrid working options that give you more flexibility to balance work with life. Generous annual leave - 27 days annual leave (pro rata for part-time) plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years’ service and to 33 days after 10 years. Inclusive pension scheme - the NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit scheme (not dependent on investment returns). Further details and outline of benefits can be found at: http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/information-about-nhs-pensions Supportive learning culture - we’ve fostered a culture of continuous learning where colleagues are well-led, engaged, and encouraged to grow. We support you in reaching your full potential, both in your current role and future career. Our Thrive program embodies our commitment to learning and development, offering a wide range of activities to support your personal and professional growth. It’s open to everyone at NHSBT, ensuring you have the resources to succeed and shine in your role. Health and wellbeing support – we offer confidential services including occupational health, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing resources. Our support is available to all colleagues and we endeavour to provide tailored workplace adjustments where possible. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from disabled candidates. We will talk with you to explore any adjustments that may help you during the recruitment process.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience working at postgraduate diploma level within commercial governance. Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
Experience Essential
Knowledge of procurement principles and experience identifying opportunities for formal tendering and value-for-money improvements. Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate integrity in the provision of advice and support. Excellent communication, report-writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to a wide range of stakeholders. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver projects and adapt quickly to changing demands. Ability to build productive relationships, influence decisions and work collaboratively across teams and organisations. Experience of managing staff and supporting high-performing teams. Knowledge of professional purchasing principles gained through CIPS qualification or equivalent experience.
Employer details Employer name NHS Blood and Transplant
Address NHSBT
Vincent Drive
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)