Technology Procurement Manager

Job summary Defra is the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and 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, Technology and Security (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. Find out more about DDTS: Defra digital, data and technology blog LinkedIn Defra Jobs We are Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack V3 - 1 Job description Digital, Data, Technology and Security (DDTS) is responsible for delivering secure, sustainable and reliable technology services across the Defra Group.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and commercially-minded Technology Procurement Manager to join our growing Technology Procurement Team. This is a unique opportunity to help shape some of the largest and most complex technology procurements in government, supporting services that underpin critical operational and digital capabilities across Defra. Working closely with DDTS Service Owners, Supplier Managers, Defra Commercial, architects, security specialists and senior stakeholders, you will help deliver procurement activity covering areas such as cloud services, hosting, networks, collaboration platforms, service management tooling, cyber security and major digital transformation programmes.

The successful candidate will support procurement projects from initial market engagement through to contract award, mobilisation and supplier onboarding. You will also help develop standards, governance and best practice across DDTS, ensuring contracts deliver value for money, innovation, sustainability and long-term business outcomes. Person specification Responsibilities: Supporting medium and large-scale technology procurements from strategy through to contract award.

Developing procurement documentation, requirements, evaluation criteria and supplier engagement activities. Working with technical, security and service management teams to shape sourcing strategies and procurement approaches. Managing market engagement and supplier interactions to understand emerging technologies and best practice. Supporting evaluation, moderation and governance activities for complex procurements.

Supporting the maintenance of the DDTS procurement pipeline and associated reporting. Helping to embed supplier management, social value and sustainability requirements within procurements. Supporting supplier onboarding, mobilisation and transition activities following contract award. Contributing to the development of the DDTS Technology Procurement knowledge base, templates and governance standards.

Skills and experience: We are looking for someone who can combine commercial awareness with an understanding of technology and digital services. You will ideally have: Experience supporting procurement, contract management or supplier management activities. A strong interest in technology, digital services or IT-enabled business change. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Experience working with multiple stakeholders to deliver outcomes in a complex environment.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret information and make recommendations. An understanding of supplier governance, risk management and value for money principles. Experience of working in a multi-supplier environment would be advantageous. Awareness of public sector procurement, commercial frameworks or contract management approaches would be beneficial. Selection process The Civil