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P2P & Supplier Manager

Job details
Posting date:	27 October 2025
Salary:	£34,765 to £41,375 per year
Additional salary information:	National: £34,765 - £37,080 London: £38,795 - £41,375 plus industry leading pension and benefits. For details of our pay on appointment policy, please see below under the heading ‘Salary’.
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	10 November 2025
Location:	Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	433938/3

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.

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Join Digital, Data Technology and Security (DDTS) as a Purchase to Pay (P2P) focused Supplier Manager, overseeing the full procure-to-pay lifecycle across digital delivery contracts. You’ll ensure commercial cover, accurate billing, and high-quality outcomes, from onboarding to offboarding.

Why Join Us?

• Make a Meaningful Impact, you’ll oversee the end-to-end supplier management & billing lifecycle, including delivery and performance monitoring, ensuring Suppliers get paid on time and governance & data is of high quality.
• Exciting Challenges, every day is different as you support agile teams, digital capabilities and guide stakeholders through governance, and ensure compliant, timely ad high-quality deliveries.
• Collaborative Culture, work in a team of experienced professionals while forging strong relationships with key technology Suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Career Growth & Development, gain exposure to complex commercial, financial, and contractual matters, enhancing your expertise and advancing your career.

The role is pivotal in delivering successful supplier engagements. The team have responsibility for multiple Digital Outcomes and Digital Specialists contracts, with more on the horizon, you’ll help implement the Supplier management strategy across the contract lifecycle and maintain high quality billing governance.

What Sets Us Apart?

Our dynamic environment means no two days are the same, you’ll flex to support agile teams and capability professions while applying a continuous improvement mindset to current ways of working and processes. Whether influencing governance, optimising financial spend, or championing quality delivery, your expertise will drive real results for both DDTS and Defra and its Arm's-Length-Body (ALB's).

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