Kent Crabtree
Vice President of Procurement and Vendor Management, Maximus
As Maximus continues to increase annual revenue and set new company records, its procurement team kept pace under the leadership of Kent Crabtree.
Under his guidance, the procurement team’s efforts this year were a game changer for Maximus in driving cost reductions and true value across the organization. Crabtree’s approach centered on implementing improvements through the demonstration of strong customer and vendor engagement. Additionally, he focused on the importance of collaboration across Maximus with the use of technology and analytics to further deliver results.
“Our team is helping Maximus get to the next level by positioning our company for future growth,” Crabtree said. “The continuing-push of a ‘One Maximus’ focus for all vendor-related procurement is critical for our success as we execute on our strategic plans to become more proactive and streamlined.”
Recent achievements for Crabtree’s team include the launch of the company’s Business Spend Management system, on-time and on budget, as well as the addition of Contract Lifecycle Management and Third-Party Risk Management to the platform.
Why Watch
The Maximus procurement team was lauded for its work in 2023, such as receiving the Amazon Business Customer Award for Sustainability and Supplier Diversity. The award underscored the team’s dedication to fostering an environmentally responsible supply chain and promoting diversity and equity in the business community.
Looking ahead, Crabtree said his team is heavily focused on growth via a Centralized Procurement Organization to support the new streamlined process and business partners throughout Maximus. In addition, the procurement team continues its shift to a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement organization to be more proactive and strategy focused.
Fun fact: Crabtree is an avid baseball fan, who still plays and manages in local leagues and travels through the country to play in tournaments. The lessons from the ballfield are similar to the ones he learned in the boardroom.