Strategic Healthcare Procurement Contracts Lead

KIMS Hospital Ltd; Maidstone; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

33 Days annual leave plus birthday

Resumo da oferta

KIMS Hospital Ltd in Maidstone seeks a Procurement Contracts Manager to join the team, with travel between KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health sites as required. You will lead on contracts across the Group, drive value for money and ensure robust governance.

We seek 2+ years’ experience in procurement contracts, plus a CIPS or degree in Procurement/Business Management, and a proven ability to negotiate and lead change in healthcare procurement. This role supports patient-focused care.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Contracts management

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Change leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Healthcare procurement

Formação académica

CIPS qualification

Degree in Procurement/Business Management

Descrição da oferta de emprego

KIMS Hospital Ltd in Maidstone seeks a Procurement Contracts Manager to join the team, with travel between KIMS Hospital and Lyca Health sites as required. You will lead on contracts across the Group, drive value for money and ensure robust governance.

We seek 2+ years’ experience in procurement contracts, plus a CIPS or degree in Procurement/Business Management, and a proven ability to negotiate and lead change in healthcare procurement. This role supports patient-focused care.