DDaT Supplier and Contract Manager

DDaT Supplier and Contract Manager - Central Government - Hybrid, Brighton - Permanent

Are you looking for a new job opportunity in Central Government with hybrid working options? This role might be of interest to you.

One of our clients is seeking an experienced DDaT Supplier & Contract Manager to join them in a permanent capacity. Based in Brighton, the candidate will need to go onsite 6 days per month.

Salary: £56,000 - £59,000 per annum.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Extensive knowledge and experience of the commercial lifecycle within the public sector.
2. Roadmap management: Experience of creating and delivering a long-term commercial roadmap for digital functions.
3. Understanding of using 3rd parties to deliver technology programmes, and the ability to communicate technical outputs to non-technical business areas.
4. In-depth awareness and experience of Government standards and industry best practices within Supplier Relationship Management (e.g., Government Commercial Function Guidance).
5. Supplier Relationship and Contract Management: Comprehensive understanding and experience of managing suppliers, including supplier performance, service levels, development, benchmarking, and understanding sub-contract markets.
6. Commercial acumen: Sound understanding of economic factors impacting market sectors and approaches to minimise cost pressures and reduce commercial risk, combined with the ability to understand contracts and leverage value.
7. Negotiation: Proven track record of delivering savings through optimising commercial solutions while maintaining credibility and long-term supplier relationships.
8. Stakeholder Management: Experience of liaising with key stakeholders to understand business drivers and short-, medium-, and long-term goals.
9. Project Management: Knowledge and experience of designing, planning, and implementing successful procurement projects (Desirable).
10. Entrepreneurship: Ability to identify opportunities, balance risks and benefits, and take appropriate actions to deliver beneficial outcomes (Desirable).

If you think you would be a good fit for this role, please apply here. We look forward to hearing from you.