Innovation and Excellence Manager

Salary Competitive
Supplier Innovation & Excellence ManagerManchester / London – Hybrid workingPerm roleCompetitive Salary plus benefitsClosing date: 30 th
June 2023As part of DCC’s procurement transformation, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic individual who possesses a strong passion for achieving excellence and driving continuous improvement in supplier relationship management (SRM). As the Supplier Innovation and Excellence Manager, you will play a central role in driving initiatives and delivering strategic projects to optimize our SRM capabilities. You will be responsible for leading virtual teams, providing critical insights to our senior leadership team, and ensuring that best practices and knowledge management are embedded consistently across our supplier ecosystem.What will you be doing?· Drive the development and implementation of knowledge management and best practices for circa 15 suppliers, with annual contract value £30-50m each· Provide critical input into regulatory-required reporting, as well as ensuring that combined reporting from the SRM team is delivered effectively to both senior internal (Exco, SLT) and senior supplier stakeholders· Responsible for consistent implementation of supplier governance, effective communication, documentation of meeting agendas and minutes, fostering a culture of transparency and accountability· Own the content creation for Executive level supplier engagement, ensuring that best practices are consistently implemented across all suppliers· Responsible for the continuous improvement of the SRM reporting tool, with a specific focus on the Supplier profile, Balanced Scorecard, Stakeholder mapping, Voice of the Supplier, and Voice of the Customer survey· Take ownership for and organise major strategic events between DCC and suppliers, such as the Annual Supplier ConferenceWhat are we looking for?Technical· Proven experience in Strategic supplier management and a strong understanding of best practices, including category/supplier spend analysis, commercial contracts, and vendor performance/quality management· A strong desire to develop the commercial/supply chain areas, with the ability to work with digital tools and systems that support SRM· Strong attention to detail and proven ability to work in an open / auditable way fitting to a regulated environment· A strong project management ability and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and targets, and summarise information and create executive presentations· Excellence in using Microsoft Office: Teams, PPT, Word, and ExcelInterpersonal· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both junior and senior stakeholders· A strong ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders in a complex environment· We expect our employees to bring to life our three core values: make a difference, act with integrity and be accountableAbout the DCC:At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.Company benefits:The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact ##### or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.Join the DCC and discover the power of you.What to do nowChoose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact ##### Opportunity StatementThe parent company, Capita Plc*, are a leading UK provider of technology enabled business services. We’re supporting and improving the lives of millions of people every day and we can only do this with the right people in place, working towards a shared goal. We encourage an open, honest working environment where everyone can be true to themselves, and people are valued for their differences. We’re always challenging each other to learn and improve, because we know when we work together, we can deliver better outcomes. We work across such a huge range of businesses and sectors, that you’ll have the opportunity to grow and develop your career in any number of directions. You’ll also become part of a network of 63,000 experienced, innovative, and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do deliver. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you.
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