TL;DR

Business Procurement Manager: Assisting with design of Category Strategy and Implementation with an accent on strategic sourcing and innovation opportunities. Focus on procurement plan, activities and development and implementation of procurement tactics and strategies.

Location: Hybrid working, with state-of-the-art offices within Canal Plaza, Dublin, Ireland

Salary: Competitive with great benefits

Company

BT Sourced are looking for a Procurement Manager, based in Dublin, who will work with the Global Procurement Team to assist with design of Category Strategy and Implementation.

What you will do

  • Driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT’s B2B Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Developing and implementing procurement frameworks and procedures.
  • Working with BT business stakeholders to identify and deliver key savings opportunities, efficiencies, compliance, and improved ways of working.
  • Providing key inputs for Category Strategies and Sourcing Activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, supplier and risk management activities
  • Building and maintaining category expertise, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics
  • Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models, in accordance with strict timelines.
  • Manage relationships with key internal stakeholders and suppliers and negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools

Requirements

  • Results orientated, ambitious, and passionate.
  • Experience within a fast-paced Procurement function.
  • Strong business expertise in category management, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements
  • Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full
  • Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management
  • Good acumen with digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further

Culture & Benefits

  • 10% on target bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year
  • BT Sourced Pension Scheme - 6% BT contributions
  • Life Assurance from 1st day of employment - 4x salary
  • We provide healthcare cover and permanent health insurance (income continuance)
  • Access to excellent training tools, programmes and communities to help you connect, learn and grow.