Procurement Contracts Lead

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Annual Flu Vaccination
• 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 recruitment@kims.org.uk.

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