Procurement Contracts Manager

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 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.

Reporting to the Group Head of Procurement, 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.

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 3 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.

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this position will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.