A key part of the role will be supporting commercial and budget management activities, ensuring effective cost control and providing insight into supplier performance and opportunities for improvement. You will contribute to the development of supplier frameworks, contract processes and sourcing strategies that strengthen VIVO’s supply chain capability.

You will work across multiple contracts, building trusted relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders while acting as a key point of contact for supplier-related matters. You will support tender activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract changes, ensuring commercial decisions are aligned with business objectives.

You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying innovative approaches that improve quality, efficiency and customer outcomes. Working closely with sustainability teams, you will help ensure supply chain activity supports wider environmental and operational goals.

The role requires regular engagement across the business and travel within the UK, ensuring strong visibility and effective supplier relationships across VIVO contracts.

About You

You will have experience in procurement, commercial management, supplier relationship management or a similar role, ideally within facilities management, construction or a related service environment.

You will have a strong understanding of supply chain management, contract performance and commercial governance, with experience managing suppliers, negotiating agreements and driving improvements through effective partnership working.

You will be confident managing multiple priorities, analysing performance data and turning insights into practical actions. Experience managing tender processes, evaluating supplier submissions and supporting contract negotiations will be highly beneficial.

You will be a strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels and build effective relationships with both internal teams and external partners. You will be collaborative, commercially aware and able to challenge constructively to achieve the best outcomes.

A relevant qualification in procurement, commercial management or facilities management, or a willingness to work towards one, would be desirable. Experience with contract management tools, e-procurement systems and Microsoft Office applications is expected.

You will be proactive, organised and solutions-focused, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of governance, supplier performance and customer service. Experience working within defence, regulated environments or large-scale FM contracts would be advantageous.

Please note, candidates MUST have a services rather than goods background to be considered for this role.

What We Offer

• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Single private medical cover
• Car allowance
• Life assurance 2x annual salary

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.