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Posting Date: 3 Jan 2025
Function: Procurement and Supply Chain
Unit: Finance & Business Services
Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
Closing Date: Friday 17th January 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.
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The Procurement Manager – Commercial Bid & Excellence will lead the end-to-end process to provide procurement support for global customer bids.
This includes opportunity identification, qualification, and delivery of procurement input for in-scope bids, as well as developing and executing bid support strategies that align with BT Sourced's goals and customer account requirements.
What you'll be doingCoordinate with various teams to ensure all procurement obligations on a bid are addressed.Maintain comprehensive and accurate bid-related documentation, including bid-related procurement files, records of communication and pricing information.Participate in negotiation sessions to secure favourable terms and conditions.Ensure the compliance of supplier agreements with client requirements.Monitor and evaluate bid support metrics to identify areas for improvement.Identify and evaluate new business opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.Oversee and project manage procurement efforts for customer bids, ensuring key stakeholders provide input and address concerns or issues.Continuously refine and improve bid support processes, templates, and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Stay updated on industry trends, market insights, and emerging best practices in bid support.The skills you'll needExtensive experience in procurement and category management, particularly around supplier capabilities and commercial models required to deliver customer requirements.Experience in dealing with and/or supporting customer bids will be an added advantage.Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple bids simultaneously.Exceptional organisational and time management skills.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess bid opportunities and develop winning strategies.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.Benefits 10% on target bonus25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every yearHybrid working, with state-of-the-art offices within Canal PlazaBT Sourced Pension Scheme – 6% BT contributionsLife Assurance from 1st day of employment – 4x salaryHealthcare 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 support for fundraising initiativesHow to Apply
So, if you're interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours?
You can read more here about what it's like to work at BT.
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We look forward to receiving your application!
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