Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food & farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink. Digital, Data and Technology Services (DDTS) is the trusted team for digital across the entire Defra Group. We have around 1000 colleagues across DDTS and our ambition is to make it easier and faster than ever for people to interact with Defra. If you are ready to drive innovation and push boundaries, we want to hear from you. Join us and together we will create a great place for living, and a green and healthy future for all. Join Digital, Data Technology and Security Services (DDTS) as a Senior Supplier Manager for resource augmentation used for digital delivery, managing suppliers’ performance and acting as an escalation point for both suppliers and business customers. Why join us? Make a meaningful impact by providing leadership and direction through the use of Capability as a Service contracts across the digital delivery landscape. Collaborative culture – maintaining good working relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders. Exciting challenges by working with internal and external stakeholders as we evolve our operating model to support the Defra Group. Career growth and development, working in a team of experienced professionals with exposure to commercial, financial and contractual matters, enhancing your experience and advancing your career. The role is pivotal in delivering successful supplier engagements. The team have responsibility for multiple Digital Outcomes and Digital Specialists contracts and you’ll help implement the supplier management strategy across the contract lifecycle. Responsibilities: Maintaining good working relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders Ensuring contracts deliver Value for Money (VfM) Continually monitoring supplier performance using the appropriate processes and tools including scorecards and formal reviews. Ensure confidentiality, impartiality and unbiased approach with all the suppliers. Supporting the Lead Supplier Manager with procurement, supplier selection and contract management activities. Reviewing supplier reports, Management Information and KPIs to understand supplier performance, behaviours and strengths. Chairing and operating Supplier Governance meetings (contract dependant) Ensuring DDTS suppliers can be utilised in a compliant way, within the terms and thresholds of the contract Supporting the Lead Supplier Manager in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities, such as monitoring high-level supplier performance. Some travel will be required to attend face to face meetings with suppliers and colleagues. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .