Procurement Manager - IT Software Posting Date: 7 Jan 2025
Function: Procurement and Supply Chain
Unit: Finance & Business Services
Location: Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
The Procurement Manager is responsible for driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in the IT Software Category, including overall Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Business Partnering practice.
This role develops and implements sourcing strategies, tender execution, and contracting under Procurement framework, policies, and procedures.
This role holds strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement competency and continuous value delivery.
What you'll be doing Create and deliver category plans and sourcing activities specifically for BT Customer Facing Units (Consumer & Business). Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models. Develop and deliver policies and frameworks underpinning products and service delivery. Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements while incorporating innovative improvement initiatives. Build and maintain category expertise and apply best practices. Identify business improvements leveraging the commercial, design, and process to minimize the Total Cost of Ownership. Adhere to procurement processes and activities with other procurement teams. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and key transformational programmes. The skills you'll need Relevant experience as a leader within the Procurement function. Strong business expertise in the IT Software category, particularly around supplier capabilities and commercial models required to deliver against customer requirements. Demonstrates a track record of decision-making capability and delivering against key metrics. Strong communication and relationship management skills & ability to influence decision-making with senior stakeholders. Ability to manage complex, strategic, and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers. Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management. Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceed customer expectations. Benefits: 10% on target bonus. 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 support for fundraising.
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