Job Opportunity
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a collaborative and dynamic team that works closely with our business customers and Technology Partners.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the BOI Procurement team on any sourcing activities
* Undertake and/or manage Category Management or Sourcing projects, activities or workload that for any reason (e.g. conflict of interest, confidentiality) cannot be undertaken by the Outsource Partner
* Support the Head of Business Partner Management to deliver any non-standard activities i.e. those that fall outside of the remit of the Outsource Partner or the roles of other members of the Business Partner Team
* Approval of proposals, purchase requests, RFS etc.
* Tracking status of RFIs, RFPs versus expected project timescales
* Work with Outsourcing provider to identify and report on savings
* Manage the day to day activity on the ERP system for the retain team
Requirements
* You have worked in a similar position with broad experience of procurement lifecycle including category management.
* You have a deep understanding of procurement, supplier management processes and external standard methodology and key benchmarks in relation to same.
* You have project and programme management experience in sourcing projects.
* You are an excellent influencer at any stakeholder level and are highly dedicated to continuous improvement.
* You have brilliant organisational skills, detail oriented and a passion for problem solving with a good attitude.
Team Information
Our Group Procurement & Partner Management team is a Bank of Ireland Group-wide function that provides Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Partner Relationship Management, Supplier Risk Management & Governance and Procurement Services & Transformation.
Company Culture
The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 23 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions.
Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports.
Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, Web Doctor and financial wellbeing coaches available.
We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career Flexible working matching promise A fear of losing your current working flexibility shouldn't hinder you from applying for new opportunities, which is why we aim to match your existing flexible working arrangements.