What you'll be doing Strategic Proactively drive category strategy, identify and realise opportunities to improve product standards and Total Cost of Ownership, and mitigate relevant risks to the business Recognised as an expert in BT and by our suppliers and industry peers, who can influence BT Group's strategic sourcing agenda Operational Lead category teams with a clear vision, driving delivery of the category strategy and activities, achieving key metrics such as savings, ESG and risk management Oversight to ensure procurement processes and activities are compliant and adhered to across teams Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders Provide leadership to key transformation programmes People Manage and develop the capability of the team Drive performance of the category team Identify future talents to enhance knowledge and talent pool The skills you'll need Extensive experience as a leader within a Procurement function Strong business expertise in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes Demonstrates a track record of decision-making capability and delivery against key metrics Strong relationship management skills & ability to influence decision making with senior stakeholders within a matrixed environment Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full Experience in managing complex supply tenders and contracting.
Ability to develop sourcing plans that address the need to mitigate/manage supply chain risks.
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 plans 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 We provide healthcare cover & permanent health insurance (income continuance) Access to excellent training tools, programmes, and communities to help you connect, learn and grow And we like it when our people do good things so there will be the opportunity to take time off for volunteering and we'll help with your fund raising too