Strategic Supplier Assurance Specialist with Smart DCC
Manchester, Nottingham, or London – Full Time Permanent Position
Competitive Salary plus benefits
Role
We are seeking a driven and dynamic individual who possesses a strong passion for developing and progressing within a commercial environment. With a focus on drive for continuous improvement whilst on a journey of transformation and transition to a more strategic landscape.
As the Strategic Supplier Assurance Specialist, you will play a central role in securing intelligence and translating data to support the business in making informed strategic decisions around supplier strategy and risk. You will be responsible for, providing critical insights to our senior leadership team, and creating and maintain artefacts within the SSM function that will be implemented across the DCC estate.
What will you be doing?
• Harvest critical information from both internal and external sources to support the creation and maintenance of supplier intelligence profiles and data inputs for Third Party Risk Management Framework.
• Create targeted supplier reporting from the SSM team to be delivered to both senior internal (Exco, SLT) and senior supplier stakeholders.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance, and consistent implementation of SSM artefacts, and documentation with a focus on Stakeholder mapping, Voice of the Supplier, and Voice of the Customer survey.
• Own the content creation for Executive level supplier engagement, ensuring that best practices are consistently implemented across all suppliers.
• Take ownership for and organise major strategic events between DCC and suppliers, such as the Annual Supplier Conference, CEO Breakfast events and regular supplier forums.
• Support in the creation of a supplier strategy framework and individual supplier strategies that will interlink and inform multiple DCC functions.
• Support in the development of mitigation plans to across DCC to minimise supply chain risk.
What are we looking for?
• A strong desire to learn and develop in the commercial/supply chain areas, with the ability to work with digital tools and systems that support SSM.
• Excellence in using Microsoft Office: Teams, PPT, Word, and Excel
• Strong attention to details and appetite and 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at varying levels across multiple functions.
• A strong ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to operate in a complex environment.
• We expect our employees to bring to life our three core values: make a difference, act with integrity and be accountable.
About 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 now
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Capita Opportunity Statement
The 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