Supply Chain - United Kingdom - Maximus UK

Description

Job descriptionMaximus 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 SummaryThe role is to procure a number of solutions to support the mobilisation of a new piece of business.

You'll develop effective procurement strategies that contribute to building a supply chain on time that is compliant with our customer requirements and delivers excellent value for money.

• Responsible developing and managing a procurement plan of activity.
• Working with the Senior Supply Chain and Procurement manager to input into and deliver, the 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 mobilisation teams to track progress, providing regular reporting and feedback on progress to a number of stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input and practice excellent contract management advice
• Work closely with stakeholders ensuring a stakeholder management plan is in place and is delivered to ensure positive relationships.
• Ensure contracts are mobilised with effective governance and stakeholders are clear what to expect from suppliers throughout the duration of the contract
• Support the business with excellent commercial advice in relation to procurement and supply chain activities, offering solutions.

Experience RequiredEssentialManaged procurement projectsTrack record of continuous improvement in value and costUnderstanding of the use and value of technologyWorked closely with stakeholders and/ or suppliers to deliver projects on timeNegotiation SkillsSupplier relationship experienceAnalytical SkillsAbility to quantify and manage riskDriving Licence & Ability to travel throughout the UKDesirableMCIPS qualification or purchasing degreeExperience of working within the outsourced services sectorExperience of working in Health Services organisationKnowledge of specific market or sectorMAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality and diversity in employment in which our employees as well as candidates for employment are treated equitably.

We understand that a diverse workforce adds to our competitive advantage; and as such, we aim to ensure that job applicants do not receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post.

Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.