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About this role

We’ve set 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. 

This is a very exciting time within the Networks category at BT Sourced. You will have the opportunity to become an integrate part of BT’s multi-unit transformational strategy project and a trailblazer in the industry. You will also have the chance to grow and develop your own style, working strategically with your team and stakeholders. 

The Senior Buyer is responsible for providing inputs and executing the procurement plan and activities in BT’s Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Proc. Business Partnering practice. This role develops and executes procurement frameworks, policies and procedures. This role collaborates with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement competency and deliver value to the BT and its customers

You'll have the following responsibilities

Strategic

Support the development and execution of category plans and sourcing activities, in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, and deliver those plans using the appropriate procurement processes and sourcing levers

Build and maintain category knowledge, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics

Operational

Deliver business improvements and category plans and savings through planning and execution of sourcing, bid support, supplier management and risk management activities

Ensure bids, sourcing and commercial activities, including contractual terms and conditions, service definitions and SLAs

Collaborate with regional and industry teams, execute and deliver category plan & sourcing activities against key metrics

ACTIVITIES

Adhere to required procurement processes and activities, in line with other procurement teams

Collaborate / supports with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and create long-term value through sourcing, procurement processes and governance

Execute category plan and performance, in collaboration with stakeholder community and suppliers, leveraging best practice procurement approaches and tactics, support regional and CFU implementation

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

Execute business improvements through the optimisation of commercial, design and process levers that minimise the Total Cost of Ownership

Develop and deliver policies and frameworks underpin products and service delivery

Co-ordinate with regional category teams, to deliver service and performance targets

Collaborate with other procurement teams and BT stakeholders to deliver brilliant outcomes for BT and our customers

Maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools, templates and terms and conditions , ensure required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating innovative improvement initiatives

You'll have the following skills & experience

Proven experience within the Procurement function, with strong strategic and tactical procurement skills, and the ability to deliver value and results for BT

Strong business knowledge in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements

Demonstrates a track record of value adding capability and deliver against key metrics

Effective 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

Demonstrates effective continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations

Networks/Telecoms experience is preferable 

Benefits

Competitive Salary and great benefits along with on target annual bonus.

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

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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!