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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

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

Hours:40 hours per week. Full-time

Starting Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

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 Manager 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

• - 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.

Desirable:

• - 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:

  • - 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

  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

  Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

  About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

  Procurement Contracts Manager

  Company: KIMS Hospital Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Maidstone, ME14 5FT Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 1 Sept 2026 Closing date: 1 Oct 2026

  Summary

  Procurement Contracts Manager

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

  Hours:40 hours per week. Full-time

  Starting Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum

  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 Manager 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

  • - 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.

  Desirable:

  • - Experience in healthcare procurement or a similar regulated environment.
  • - Track record in successful supplier negotiations and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

    Why Join Us?

    At KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health, we are committed to delivering healthcare at its best. You will be part of a