Posting Date: 18 Feb 2025
Function: Procurement and Supply Chain
Unit: Finance & Business Services
Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
Closing Date: Tuesday 4th March 2025
Dublin-based with flexible smart working – Attractive salary and benefits
Are you ready to lead and revolutionize the procurement process on a global scale? At BT, we're seeking more than just a Procurement Manager; we're on the lookout for an innovator, a strategic thinker, and a visionary leader.
Our mission is to redefine procurement from the ground up, making it simpler, more digital, and inherently sustainable. To achieve these ambitious goals, we're assembling a diverse team of the brightest minds. In the Services Procurement Team at BT Sourced, your impact will be substantial. You are part of a team that manages over EUR 2.3 billion of BT Group's expenditure, spanning critical areas such as Facilities Management, Energy, Marketing, Professional Services, Resourcing, Fleet, and Logistics. This role isn't just about managing categories; it's about shaping the future of procurement in a way that supports BT's wider strategic objectives, contributes to sustainable practices, and harnesses the power of digital transformation.
As the Senior Procurement Manager for Consulting and Financial Services, you will be responsible for leading and managing the category procurement strategy and activities within BT Sourced.
Your role is crucial in providing procurement expertise and implementing procurement rigour and oversight in order to drive value and results. This position involves maintaining senior-level relationships with key suppliers to ensure procurement excellence and delivering value to BT and its external customers. Additionally, you will foster strong internal networks to secure stakeholder engagement and buy-in.
What you'll be doing
* Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to optimise procurement activities across all BT Customer Facing Units for all relevant categories.
* Policy Implementation: Oversee the implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
* Supplier Management: Manage key supplier relationships to ensure procurement excellence.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Secure and maintain stakeholder engagement for procurement initiatives.
* Operational Efficiency: Enhance operational efficiency through strategic procurement practices.
The skills you'll need
* Proven experience in procurement leadership, particularly in the Consulting Advisory and Financial Services categories.
* Strong financial and procurement background.
* Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies.
* Demonstrated success in managing senior-level supplier relationships.
* Experience in securing stakeholder engagement and buy-in for procurement initiatives.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Experience in driving adoption of digital procurement technology.
Benefits:
* 15% on target bonus.
* Car allowance or cash alternative.
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year.
* Hybrid working, with state-of-the-art offices within Canal Plaza.
* BT Sourced Pension Scheme – 6% BT contributions.
* Life Assurance from 1st day of employment – 4x salary.
* Healthcare cover & permanent health insurance (income continuance).
* Access to excellent training tools, programmes, and communities to help you connect, learn and grow.
* Opportunity to take time off for volunteering and assistance with fundraising.
How to Apply
If you're interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? You can read more about what it's like to work at BT. It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!
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