Procurement Contracts Lead

KIMS Hospital; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Procurement Contracts Lead to manage procurement contracts, ensuring governance and supporting healthcare outcomes. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in contracts management with strong negotiation and communication skills. This role offers benefits like a pension scheme and private health insurance.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday

Life Assurance

Subsidised Staff Bistro

Free Staff Car Park

Free Eye Test

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in contracts management within procurement & supplies.
• Proven ability to lead change and deliver continuous improvement.
• Experience in healthcare procurement or a similar regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead on managing procurement contracts across the Group.
• Ensure robust contract governance and mitigate risks.
• Support effective tendering and negotiations to drive value.

Skills

Contracts management

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

CIPS or degree-level qualification in Procurement, Business Management, or equivalent

Job description

Location: Maidstone (with travel between KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health sites as required)
Hours: Full-time

Are you an experienced Procurement and Contracts professional looking for your next challenge? KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health are seeking a highly motivated Procurement Contracts Lead to join our team, supporting our commitment to patient safety, outstanding care, and value for money.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment where your expertise in contracts management, procurement, and supplier relationships will play a vital role in ensuring we deliver the very best outcomes for our patients and organisation.

The Role

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will:

• 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.

About You

We’re looking for a strong and empathetic leader who can inspire others and build trust with colleagues and partners. You will bring:

• At least 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.
• Commercial acumen, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting patient-focused healthcare.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

At KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health, we are committed to delivering healthcare at its best. You will be part of a values-driven organisation where procurement plays a crucial role in patient care, innovation, and sustainability.

This is a chance to make a real impact, bringing your expertise to a role that combines commercial responsibility with the rewarding purpose of supporting patient outcomes.

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Staff Bistro
• Free Staff Car Park
• Free Eye Test

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Juliet would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 538114 or email [e-mail].

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.