Overview
As a key part of DWP, the CD shapes how services are delivered across hundreds of third-party contractual arrangements, with some of the largest industry suppliers. CD has a total spend of £3bn and secured savings for the taxpayer of £520m in 24/25. DWP's Commercial function is divided into several categories including the central support team policy sits within and is based across several Finance Group Hub locations. The team works with key stakeholders to design and deliver services to support some of DWP's biggest key policies and organisational priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a central enabling team and support the delivery of the DWP Commercial Strategy. Our strategy is fundamental to the achievement of departmental objectives priorities and delivery of government missions, including the National Procurement Policy Statement.
Responsibilities
* Lead a central enabling team and support the delivery of the DWP Commercial Strategy.
* Embed the new electronic procurement system and set the foundations for maximising transformational opportunities presented through the Synergy solution and the new Central Digital Platform.
* Work with commercial teams and stakeholders to drive maximum value through increased automation and self-service channels.
* Collaborate with other teams across the directorate to transform processes and ways of working, creating opportunities to streamline and automate processes through our commercial systems, and facilitate the use of AI and automated reporting where feasible.
* Report to the Commercial Strategy and Change Lead and be supported by a small, dedicated team with access to relevant subject matter experts across enabling functions.
* Work closely with key stakeholders, including category and finance teams, suppliers and Cabinet Office, and act as the central support function lead for commercial performance reporting.
Disability Confident
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About
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the UK\'s biggest government departments, building services that make a real difference to the lives of millions of people. Commercial Directorate (CD) is one of the leading government procurement functions, is commercially unique and presents an attractive challenge for anyone wanting to advance their procurement career.
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