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On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a  Supplier Management Development Lead (Inside IR35) for a 8 month hybrid contract based in Andover or Whittington.

The successful candidate will be expected to work 3 days in the office and the remainder working from home. There will also be an expectation of travel to other MOD locations twice a month.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.

The MOD is one of the biggest public procurement organisations in Europe and the single largest customer for UK industry. It currently manages approximately £20 billion of spend on capital investments in equipment and infrastructure every year. Over the next decade the MOD is committed to spending over £190 billion on equipment and support. The MOD’s customers include both the armed forces and national security agencies, and it has a diverse range of requirements, including military fighting vehicles, education services, nuclear submarines and facilities management.

The MOD’s aim is to provide its armed forces with the best capabilities to enable them to protect the UK’s security and advance national interests, both now and in the long term.

To do this the MOD has an annual budget of almost £53 billion and a workforce comprising 197,000 people. of which 54,000 are civilians working for the UK MOD.

The work really matters; the MOD offers a range of engaging roles which have a direct impact on the quality of services they provide, in many locations across the UK. We support teams working in HR, Primary Health Care, Corporate Services, and many others.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance. 

As a Supplier Management Development Lead ,your main responsibilities will be:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing SRM team, building confidence and capability
• Act as the senior commercial voice in internal forums and with industry
• Drive MOD and Cabinet Office commercial policy, governance and best practice
• Reset and embed effective contract management and SRM fundamentals
• Build and manage a portfolio of critical and strategic suppliers
• Lead supplier performance, risk, resilience and contingency planning
• Challenge poor performance and inefficiencies; drive continuous improvement
• Deliver cashable savings, efficiencies and social value outcomes
• Use data and insight to inform strategy, identify risk and shape markets
• Represent DIO at senior supplier meetings, Crown Rep forums and industry events
• Build trusted relationships with senior supplier stakeholders
• Lead SRM governance, forums, boards and performance reviews
• Analyse supplier health, market behaviour and supply chain fragility
• Identify innovation, cost reduction and value‑for‑money opportunities
• Facilitate workshops, pilots and 360‑degree supplier engagement activity
• Provide clear commercial advice and insight to senior stakeholders and ExCo

Essential:

• Able to work at pace in a fast‑moving environment
• Confident operating with limited information and ambiguity
• Proactive self‑starter with the confidence to find, analyse and present insight
• Comfortable working unsupervised and taking ownership
• Strong data mindset – able to spot gaps, risks and what’s missing
• Credible, respected professional who works effectively with senior stakeholders
• Confident presenting findings and outcomes to senior leadership / SROs
• Adaptable and resilient – comfortable in a role that will evolve over time
• Proficient in Microsoft packages
• Advanced excel skills
• Suppler relationship management experience
• Stakeholder management skills
• Strong communicator

Desirable:

• Public Sector experience
• MCIPS Level 4

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the MOD guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

The MOD guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.