Job SummaryAre you a strong leader, with the ability to motivate a team effectively?Do you have experience of building excellent supplier relationships in a multi-sourced environment?Can you communicate effectively with internal and external key people?If so, we d love to hear from you!This is a new and exciting role at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, where you would be responsible for the commercial oversight of Digital and Data contracted services.Job DescriptionThe successful role holder will be responsible for contract management and improvement of the current and future Digital and Data contracts throughout the Commercial Cycle:Pre-procurement planning and market engagement.Procurement and benefit realisation working with the Digital Services & Technology Commercial teamContract Management and business improvement.The role holder will also be responsible for the management of Digital and Data Supplier relationships and will contribute to determining the contractual model for future delivery of the service. This will be achieved by managing the output and will be a key stakeholder in Digital and Data providing expertise of contract and commercial matters.The role holder will build expertise in the team to enhance current and future contract outcomes and deliver positive and enabling management of the Digital and Data Contract management team through current contract and the transition, mobilisation and go live of new contract(s). As a member of the Corporate Senior Leaders group the role holder will have responsibility for associated corporate activities.Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited ToWork with the senior leaders of Digital and Data to deliver the policy aspirations of Digital and DataContribute to the early consideration and testing of all commercial options. Contribute to a procurement strategy that delivers fit for purpose commercial arrangements that deliver the required business outcomes.Delivery to time, cost, and quality agreed at award throughout contract life.Maintenance of contractual delivery through a high level of interaction with other areas of the business and with stakeholders/customersWork with key stakeholders to ensure their business strategies take account of market developments and support them in the exit or transition of existing contracts.For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.Person specificationTo succeed in this role, you have experience of managing a portfolio of multi-vendor contracts ranging from large multi-million-pound contracts to small specialist contracts. You have a proven track record of negotiation with suppliers at a senior level.You can demonstrate extensive experience in a commercial management role and have strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team effectively.If not already held, the successful candidate will be expected to work towards the Cabinet Office Contract Management Capability Programme Expert Level when in post.Additional InformationThis role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Chadderton, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham or Swansea, your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, to carry out separate duties at alternative working locations or DVSA sites. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details).Please note that there will be a requirement for the successful candidate to travel occasionally to other DVSA sites, including overnight stays.Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.AllowancesYou will be entitled to an allowance if you are MCIPS Qualified:Level 1 - 2000 - Part Qualified - foundation stage of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, CIPS Level 4 Diploma in Procurement and Supply, Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply, NVQ Level III in procurement.Level 2 - 4000 - Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. NVQ Level IV in procurement or equivalent business qualification.About UsThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.We re Working Hard Tomake roads safer improve services for our customers make road transport greener and healthier harness the potential of technology and data grow and level up the economy To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.QualificationsApplicants are required to be MCIPS qualified or prepared to obtain this qualification post appointment.MembershipsMembership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS), or equivalent, or prepared to obtain this qualification post appointment.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Changing and ImprovingCommunicating and InfluencingLeadershipSeeing the Big Picture











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