Procurement Manager

Be part of something great Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people’s lives. From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care. Job Summary The role is to provide, management and influence within a specific portfolio of spend to ensure that our procurement is competitive, compliant and stakeholder friendly. You’ll develop effective supply strategies for your area of spend that contribute to savings, improve the efficiency and quality of the business and collaborate with suppliers to innovate. This role will have a focus on procuring technology and software, so experience in this sector will be highly beneficial, although there will be the opportunity to support the wider team in other areas as well. The role is home based with some travel to meetings as required and comes with a salary range of £42,000 – £46,000. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Holiday trade scheme 9% combined pension A flexible benefits scheme, including an EV leasing scheme Key Responsibilities • Responsible for spend management of c7-10m to ensure value for money, compliance, resilience and improvement in value from suppliers • Working with the Senior Supply Chain and Procurement manager to input into and deliver, a category plan spend considering, stakeholder requirements, business priorities and the risks and issues we face as a business. • Engage with suppliers to bring solutions to business challenges through robust competitions and prepare contract documentation for review and approval. • Negotiation of agreements and service levels that ensure maximum value and compliance with legal and any business development requirements. • Work closely with bid teams on support with supplier selection process helping to identify suppliers from Maximus portfolio • Provide commercial input and practice excellent contract management with suppliers • Work closely with stakeholders ensuring a stakeholder management plan is in place and is delivered to ensure positive relationships and influences compliance. • Conduct suppliers performance review, and ad-hoc training on such as completing documents. • Support the business with excellent commercial advice in relation to procurement and supply chain activities, offering solutions. • Actively engage in the development of the supply chain & procurement function, which includes supporting change in policy, process and performance with prompt reporting on progress in all these areas. Preferred Skills and Qualifications Essential Managed procurement projects Track record of continuous improvement in value and cost Understanding of the use and value of technology Worked closely with stakeholders and/ or suppliers to deliver projects on time Purchasing qualification or desire to work towards Negotiation Skills Supplier relationship experience Analytical Skills Ability to quantify and manage risk Driving Licence & Ability to travel throughout the UK Desirable MCIPS qualification or purchasing degree Experience of working within the outsourced services sector Experience of working in Health Services organisation Knowledge of technology or software sector Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.