Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Maximus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health services organization in the UK is looking for a Head of Supply Chain & Procurement to lead procurement strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in supply chain or procurement, along with strong leadership skills. This is a home-based position with travel as needed. The role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 - £100,000 and various benefits including 25 days annual leave and a 9% combined pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Holiday trade scheme

9% combined pension

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 10+ years in supply chain or procurement.
• Strong supplier and contract management experience.
• 5+ years' team leadership experience.
• Experience in public sector or government contracting is beneficial.
• Excellent commercial skills and experience in delivering savings.
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with supply chain information management systems.
• Active membership in supply chain or similar associations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and supply chain management for the UK business.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and support supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Support business development through bid activity and supply chain solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in supply chain and procurement support services.
• Develop procurement procedures to achieve financial savings.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships.
• Provide supply chain and procurement information for business decisions.
• Establish resourcing requirements for effective procurement capabilities.

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General information

Job Posting Title: Head of Supply Chain & Procurement

Date: Monday, August 4, 2025

City: Remote

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

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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 profoundly impact people's lives. Our work includes assessments, health services, employability programmes, and specialist support.

An exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation, working alongside the UK FD and as part of the Finance Leadership Team to lead our Supply Chain and Procurement function. The role involves working closely with operational and functional leadership teams to identify business needs and support procurement activities, leading the team to develop and execute plans.

This role is key to managing our supplier base and risk profile of our purchasing and supply chain functions. It involves collaborating with stakeholders to deliver savings and high-quality products/services.

Key spend areas include service supply chain partners, technology, and business services. The role aims to mature our procurement capability, which was established nearly 5 years ago.

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000

Location: Home-based with travel as needed.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Holiday trade scheme
• 9% combined pension
• Flexible benefits package

Responsibilities:

• Oversee procurement and supply chain management for the UK business
• Collaborate with leadership teams to develop and support supply chain and procurement strategies
• Support business development through bid activity and supply chain solutions
• Act as a subject matter expert in supply chain and procurement support services
• Develop procurement procedures to achieve financial savings
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Provide supply chain and procurement information for business decisions
• Establish resourcing requirements for effective procurement capabilities

Key Contacts / Relationships:

Internal: Finance Leadership Team, UK Finance Director, UK Country Leadership Team, Operational Senior Leadership Teams, Business Development Team, Legal Team, Central Services departments, Group Procurement Team (US)

External: Suppliers, Strategic Supply Chain Partners, Public and private sector clients, Accreditation Agencies

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 10+ years in supply chain or procurement
• Strong supplier and contract management experience
• 5+ years' team leadership experience
• Experience in public sector or government contracting is beneficial
• Excellent commercial skills and experience in delivering savings
• Knowledge of regulatory guidelines
• Experience with supply chain information management systems
• Active membership in supply chain or similar associations

Individual Competencies:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
• Ability to focus on details and see the big picture
• Strong people management skills
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Pro-active and driven to change