Maximus
Supply Chain Contracts & Governance Manager
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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 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.
This is a fixed-term position until March 2027. There may be the possibility of an extension beyond this date, subject to business needs and contract requirements.
The Supply Chain Contracts & Governance Manager is responsible for ensuring effective contract management, strong governance practices, and consistent supplier adherence across our supply chain.
In this role, you will lead the development and oversight of contractual obligation frameworks, support compliance and risk management, and partner closely with Procurement, Legal, and operational teams to drive value and accountability.
The role will also work closely with the Supply Chain Delivery Manager and Supply Chain Clinical Lead to review and manage Quality Improvement Plans and drive Continuous Improvement across the Partners.
Accountabilities
- Lead contract development and management, ensuring all supply chain agreements are commercially robust, compliant, and aligned with organisational standards by working with Legal and the FAS PIP Supply Chain Director. Varying and updating as required and in line with the contract.
- Establish and maintain governance frameworks that support consistent decision-making, risk mitigation, and supplier accountability.
- Partner with Procurement, Legal, Finance, and operations to support negotiation, contract interpretation, and issue resolution. Acting as SME on each SCP Contract Schedules.
- Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring controls and mitigation plans are embedded across key contracts and categories.
- Oversee policy compliance, ensuring SCP adhere to regulatory, commercial, and ethical requirements.
- Continuously improve contract and governance processes, introducing standardisation, automation, and best-practice tools where beneficial.
- Oversee and administer formal communications with SCPs; applying the CRF and Contract Change processes where applicable.
- Provide oversight of all Supply Chain Estates; collating information/data and producing reports to share internally for decision making and with DWP.
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Internal
- Supply Chain Director
- Supply Chain Delivery Manager
- Supply Chain Clinical Lead
- Legal/Contracts
- Procurement
- Finance
- Risk & Compliance
- Estates
External
- Supply Chain Partners
- DWP representatives (where applicable)
Essential
- Experience developing and managing complex governance frameworks.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workloads across complex, fast-changing environments.
- Experience of working within a cross-functional team; often driving deadlines for those not directly within the team.
- Confident relationship builder who influences and empowers others to make proactive decisions.
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail; proficient with spreadsheets and business analysis tools.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skill.
Desirable
- Sector experience.
- Experience of working with Subcontractors/Supply Chain Partners.
Maximus Competencies
- Embraces Respect.
- Partners Effectively.
- Creates Innovative Solutions.
- Focuses on the Customer.
- Demonstrates Compassion.
- Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity.
Individual Competencies
- Must be flexible and agile in personal ways of working – able to travel around the business at short notice and adopt a working style and pattern that is fit for the situation being faced.
- Resilient – must be able to cope with a demanding and ever-changing workload.
- Balance – must have experience of working in high pressure situations and be able to demonstrate calmness and rational thinking when situations escalate to become highly demanding.
- Digitally adept and in tune with use and utilisation of modern and emerging technologies.
- Strategic Business Acumen.
- Data-Driven Decision Making.
- Growth-Orientated Mindsets.
- Solution focused, Drivel.
- Adaptive Leadership.
- Emotionally Intelligent Leadership.
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Travel Requirements
Regional role – must be able to travel flexibly and freely across Lot 1 operations according to demand.
EEO Statement
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.
Minimum Salary
£45,000.00
Maximum Salary
£58,625.00
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