Vendor Manager
IT is a critical enabler supporting front line policing, crime investigation and linking with partners such as the criminal justice service. We have now combined the expertise from both Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary into a single department servicing both forces. If you want a role with a genuine sense of purpose, a more interactive and engaging experience, and a unique opportunity to shape our future technology - we believe you’ve found it.
The main purpose of this role is to identify suppliers and manage an agreed portfolio of ICT contracts together with ensuring contract compliance, contract deliverables, service level agreements, legal, financial and security adherence in all third party relationships. You will proactively seek continued improvement to ICT services and make recommendations to achieve the best value for services. You will be preparing strategic sourcing plans, including delivery of contract and cost savings in line with the agreed budgets and forecast and any issues escalated accordingly.
Expert knowledge in Vendor management, Contract management and business planning is essential to the role. You will have strong negotiation skills, with proven experience of achieving desired results. Good knowledge and understanding of ICT systems and services implemented within the customer organisations is required. You will need working knowledge of procurement and legal systems. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role due to travelling to different locations across the Force and undertaking assignments in a timely manner. A professional qualification or management experience is considered desirable.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 26th November 2017.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV to RecruitmentStaffICT@thamesvalley.pnn.police.uk quoting reference 12992.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting the job reference number.
Generous Benefits Package:
• Generous Annual leave – minimum 24 days per annum increasing to 29 days after 5 years
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Performance related pay
• 37 hour working week
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (Welfare Services)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Excellent Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Discounts on healthcare, transport, dining, days out and more...
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Valuing Difference. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.