Key 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
Collaborate with regional and industry teams, execute and deliver category plan & sourcing activities against key metrics
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
Ensure support on bids, sourcing and commercial activities, including compliance on contractual terms and conditions, service definitions and SLAs
Activities
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.
Skills needed
Relevant 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
Keyskills: Global Procurement Global Sourcing IT Procurement