Lead Contract Specialist (Contracts & Tenders)

Job description

Contract Specialist At Fresenius Medical Care, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, innovative products, services, and care across the entire healthcare journey. Guided by our vision— “Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.”—we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 125,000 employees. Within our Care Enablement segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, digital health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes. Our FME Reignite strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Our values guide how we work: We Care for our patients, each other, and our communities We Connect across teams and borders to deliver excellence together We Commit to doing things the right way— growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation As a Center of Excellence, Commercial Business Services (CBS) drives commercial excellence across Care Enablement. The team delivers market insights, health economics expertise, brand management, and validated marketing and sales strategies. CBS leads the development of commercial tools, processes, and training to support market access, strategic product positioning, and enhance the global customer experience. Join our passionate team and help shape healthcare worldwide! This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours, working Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Your Responsibilities: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a range of commercial contracts, including framework, supply, service, and confidentiality agreements Manage the full contract lifecycle, ensuring accurate records, key milestones, and obligations are maintained including contract change management Ensure contracts are compliant with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and approved commercial and pricing models Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks, supporting dispute resolution where required Provide practical contractual guidance to internal stakeholders across Commercial, Legal, Procurement, and Finance Support tenders, RFPs/RFQs, and framework applications with contractual and commercial input Maintain contract documentation within contract management systems Contribute to continuous improvement through templates, processes, and contract awareness training Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Your Profile: Professional accreditation or membership in contract management, contract law, procurement, or related discipline Minimum 3 years’ experience in contracts or procurement, ideally within healthcare or a regulated commercial environment Strong practical experience in contract drafting, negotiation, compliance, and contract lifecycle management Sound understanding of tendering and procurement processes; public sector or NHS experience is desirable High commercial and financial acumen, with confidence supporting pricing structures and commercial schedules Proven ability to identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under pressure Confident communicator, able to translate complex contractual concepts into clear, pragmatic guidance Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to challenge constructively and build trusted relationships Proactive, solution‑focused mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and learning Comfortable working with contract management systems and digital tools (e.g. SAP or similar), with strong Excel and document management skills Fluent in English (written and verbal) Our Offer for you: There is a lot you can discover at Fresenius Medical Care, regardless in which field you are an expert and how much experience you have - all dedicated to your professional journey. Whether in front of or behind the scenes - you are helping to make ever better medicine available to more and more people around the world Individual opportunities for self-determined career planning and professional development A corporate culture in which there is enough room for innovative thinking - to find the best solution together, not the quickest one A large number of committed people with a wide range of skills, talents and experience The benefits of a successful global corporation with the collegial culture of a medium-sized company Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression. We offer a competitive salary alongside a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below: Bonus scheme – Based on completion of KPI’s and yearly objectives Company Pension Scheme Life Assurance 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service Company paid health cash plan Annual leave purchase scheme (with 12 months service) Long Service Vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street Contracts Specialist posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer