Healthcare Procurement Contracts Lead | Drive Patient Value

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time

Life Assurance

Subsidised Staff Bistro

Free Staff Car Park

Free Eye Test

Job summary

KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health are seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to lead procurement contracts across the Group, including medical consumables, implants, services and equipment. The role requires robust governance, tendering support, and strong supplier relationships to deliver value and safe patient care.

Travel between KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health sites is required, with a base in Maidstone. A decisive leader with 2+ years in contracts management, and a CIPS or equivalent

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in contracts management within procurement & supplies.
• CIPS or degree-level qualification in Procurement, Business Management, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead change, negotiate complex contracts, and deliver continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in healthcare procurement or a similar regulated environment.
• Track record in successful supplier negotiations and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong organisational and team-building skills with a collaborative, achievement-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing procurement contracts across the Group, including medical consumables, implants, services, and equipment.
• Ensure robust contract governance, mitigating legal, commercial, and financial risks.
• Support effective tendering and negotiations to drive value for money and enhance purchasing power.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring procurement supports efficient clinical outcomes.
• Implement and manage a user-friendly contract register and ensure timely reviews.
• Provide commercial insight to major projects, supplier negotiations, and cost management processes.
• Contribute to the digitalisation of procurement and contract management processes across KIMS and Lyca Health.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationships

Change leadership

Education

CIPS qualification

Degree in Procurement or Business Management

Job description

KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health are seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to lead procurement contracts across the Group, including medical consumables, implants, services and equipment. The role requires robust governance, tendering support, and strong supplier relationships to deliver value and safe patient care.

Travel between KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health sites is required, with a base in Maidstone. A decisive leader with 2+ years in contracts management, and a CIPS or equivalent