Contract Manager

Sysmex Europe GmbH; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics firm is seeking a Contract Manager in Wolverton to negotiate and manage commercial contracts with NHS customers and suppliers. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of contract management experience, particularly with NHS managed service contracts, and exhibit strong negotiation and communication skills. The role includes reviewing contracts, managing performance, and supporting business development goals. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires some travel within the UK.

Benefits

Extensive company benefit package

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in contract management for an IVD Diagnostics provider.
• Proven track record of successful commercial contract negotiation.
• Demonstrable experience supporting sales teams' objectives.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage contracts with NHS customers and suppliers.
• Review contracts at tender stage, identifying risks.
• Monitor contract performance post-implementation.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Life Science or equivalent Business degree

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

We are looking for a Contract Manager to join our Commercial Support Services team.

We’re looking for a confident and experienced contract management professional to join our Commercial Support Services Team. In this role, you’ll lead on negotiating and managing commercial contracts with NHS customers, managed service providers, and partner suppliers throughout tender and post‑award phases.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong knowledge of tender and procurement regulations and commercial contract law
• Hands‑on experience with NHS managed service contracts
• Understanding of UK diagnostics and healthcare market
• Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills
• Commercial awareness, attention to detail, and a customer‑focused mindset

You’ll bring integrity, professionalism, and a proactive approach to improving processes and supporting a collaborative team culture. Some UK and Ireland travel may be required.

• Successful completion of all contract negotiations and documentation.
• Management of contract management systems and databases.
• Review of contracts at tender stage, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Management and monitoring of contract performance post implementation.
• Presentations to customers and meetings with customers as part of the pre‑sales and the Tender Processes.
• Working with other members of the Commercial Support Services Department to produce and collate tender responses.

Essential requirements for this role

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a contract management role for an IVD Diagnostics provider – negotiating and executing managed service contracts with NHS customers
• Proven track record of negotiating and delivering successful commercial contracts with Partner Suppliers
• Demonstrable experience of working collaboratively to support sales / business development teams deliver their performance objectives
• Strong commercial focus and commercial acumen
• Educated to degree standard in a Life Science qualification or an equivalent Business degree qualification
• Working knowledge of MS Windows and related MS Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Full driving license

The successful applicant will need to travel to Milton Keynes to complete key activities when required by the organisation.

WE OFFER

This role is eligible for our extensive company benefit package.

We can only accept direct applications from candidates if they have a valid right to work in the UK.