Strategic Contracts & Partnerships Lead

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Contract & Relationship Manager to drive contract governance, monitor KPIs, and manage performance for Beckman Coulter and subcontractors on site. You will draft standard contracts and implement action plans to manage risks while delivering exceptional customer experience.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning, and supplier management in a laboratory setting, with extensive travel to customer sites

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Managed Services with account management experience, delivering and monitoring contract performance/compliance.
• Excellent customer service, business management techniques, and negotiation skills.
• Experience working in a team on complex projects, managing multiple stakeholders with varying agendas.
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills with proven success in strategic plan creation and contract performance.
• Understanding of public procurement and supplier management in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all aspects of contract evaluation and governance including KPIs.
• Monitor sub‑contractor contract compliance with KPIs and take appropriate actions in collaboration with line management and stakeholders.
• Draft standard contract documents such as non‑disclosure agreements, change control documents, framework schedules, etc., and implement action plans to manage risks.
• Provide excellent customer experience, demonstrating knowledge, pride, and commitment to loyalty.
• Manage performance and financial statistics for both Beckman Coulter and sub‑contractors, identify opportunities to reduce costs, and pursue continual improvements in performance.

Skills

Account management

Contract management

KPI monitoring

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Planning & organisation

Public procurement knowledge

Lab supplier management

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Contract & Relationship Manager to drive contract governance, monitor KPIs, and manage performance for Beckman Coulter and subcontractors on site. You will draft standard contracts and implement action plans to manage risks while delivering exceptional customer experience.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, strategic planning, and supplier management in a laboratory setting, with extensive travel to customer sites