In this episode of Powering Procurement, hosts Sian Lloyd and Gareth Burch are joined by Filip Leonard, Group Head of Supply Chain, Procurement, and Social Value at Maximus UK. Together, they dive into the strategic changes Filip is spearheading at Maximus and what he envisions for the future of procurement.
With over a decade of experience in both the public and private sectors, Filip has led transformative procurement initiatives, playing a key role in revolutionising how procurement is approached at Maximus. Under his leadership, Maximus has implemented cutting-edge procurement technology, driving greater efficiency, risk management, and social value within their supply chain.
Filip’s experience extends to not only the operational challenges of large-scale procurement but also the ethical side, where he’s been instrumental in embedding policies such as the Real Living Wage across Maximus’ supply chain. His focus on sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility has made him a leading voice in procurement transformation.
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Episode Highlights:
- [09:03] - Turning Data Chaos into Clarity: Switching to a single source of truth has transformed Maximus' procurement approach from reactive to proactive. By centralising data, Filip and his team eliminated countless hours lost to spreadsheets and manual tracking, freeing them to focus on strategic, value-driven decisions. Now, the team is able to monitor renewals and risk alerts in real time, enabling mature discussions with stakeholders and allowing them to spot and address issues early.
- [14:36] - Ethics Meets Efficiency: Aligning social value and cost-efficiency in procurement doesn't have to be a trade-off. Engaging with suppliers, sharing your organisation's values, and working together to find solutions allow you to reduce costs while advancing responsible business practices. Moreover, this approach attracts like-minded vendors, supports talent retention, and helps the company align with future legislation.
- [30:50] - Staying Ahead of Supply Chain Risks: Maximus has embraced data-driven procurement transformation to stay ahead of supply chain risks. Leveraging dashboards that highlight trends instead of just historical data offers Maximus the possibility to proactively identify potential risks with vendors, such as financial issues or operational changes. This enables more informed, risk-focused conversations with suppliers, leading to better responses and quicker identification of emerging threats.
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