Do you fancy being a trailblazer? Do you want to be part of one of the largest telecommunication companies in the world? 

Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours.

We’re setting up a brand new company, called BT Sourced, to manage BT’s entire multi-billion pound global sourcing operation. And we’re looking for the right talent to help us do it. Our goal is simple: redefine procurement, from top to bottom. To us, this means taking procurement into a new era. One that drives continuous transformation and creates value for everyone – our customers, suppliers, colleagues and communities. Our vision of procurement is simpler, more digital and more sustainable. We’ll be based in the thriving tech hub of Dublin, Ireland – the perfect place to innovate at speed and scale.

Please note that if successful in securing this position you would be contracted to the new company legal entity, a subsidiary of BT Group.

About this role

The Procurement Manager - Marketing is responsible for driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT’s Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. This role develops and implements procurement frameworks, policies and procedures.

You'll have the following responsibilities

•        Manage and deliver category spend and performance, develop and deliver category plan and long term values, implement business improvements through optimising commercial, design and process levers that minimise the Total Cost of Ownership

•        Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models

•        Develop and deliver policies and frameworks underpin products and service delivery

•        Maintain internal and external networks, to ensure buy in and improvements of customer value and Total Cost of Ownership

•        Manage relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools

You'll have the following skills & experience

•        Experienced Procurement Specialist from Marketing function 

•        Strong business expertise in marketing, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements

•        Demonstrates a track record of decision making capability and deliver 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 business partnering and supplier relationship management

•        Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations

Benefits

•        22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

•        10% on target bonus

•        Pension scheme

•        Shares Plan

•        Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, etc.

•        Discounted BT products

About BT

BT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.

We're now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And we're on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.

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

How to Apply

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!

At BT Sourced we recognise that the world of work has changed and flexibility in how you work is important, which means different things to different people. This is why we have introduced Smart Working, which provides you with the opportunity to flex how and where you work - Putting you in the driving seat, and supporting you to work at your best