BT Sourced is seeking a Procurement Professional in Dublin to drive and deliver the procurement plan within the IT Software category. Responsibilities include managing sourcing strategies, leading risk assessments, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have a results-oriented mindset, experience in end-to-end sourcing processes, and strong communication skills. Opportunities include hybrid working, a 10% on-target bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a pension scheme and healthcare coverage. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Procurement Professional is responsible for helping to drive and deliver the procurement plan and activities in the IT Software category including overall Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Stakeholder Management. 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 Strategic Own and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with business objectives, supplier strategy, and risk management. Build and maintain deep category expertise in IT Software, applying best practices in sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation tactics, and total cost of ownership. Provide key inputs into long‑term planning and strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with BT’s commercial and operational goals. Operational Identify and deliver cost savings opportunities through commercial models, contractual terms, and operational efficiencies. Lead risk assessments across the category and its supply chain, ensuring proactive mitigation strategies. Collaborate with business units to execute sourcing activities in line with procurement processes and business needs. Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, working closely with other category teams and stakeholders. Manage supplier relationships and contractual risks, ensuring compliance and performance. Activities Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including RFP management, pricing and contract negotiations, and award recommendations. Negotiate and implement procurement frameworks and procedures across the IT Software category. Present procurement strategies and recommendations to senior stakeholders including CEOs, CFOs, and the CPO. Deliver business partnering services to key Customer Facing Units (CFUs) and Commercial Units (CUs). Review and approve off‑contract purchase orders. Work within complex supply chain scenarios, providing agile and clear responses to support market and savings opportunities. Collaborate with a team of procurement professionals to deliver impactful outcomes for BT and its customers. You’ll have the following skills and experience Results‑oriented, ambitious, and passionate about delivering value. Self‑driven and proactive, with the ability to explore options and drive outcomes independently. Excellent attention to detail, particularly in pricing, contract terms, and negotiation. Skilled in managing end‑to‑end sourcing processes, including RFPs, supplier selection, and contract implementation. Comfortable with contract drafting and negotiating complex commercial arrangements. Experience working within fast‑paced procurement functions and complex supply chain scenarios. Strong understanding of category management, including supplier capabilities and commercial models. Desirable experience in IT Software Effective communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate across teams with differing objectives and deliver results through business partnering. Comfortable using and adopting digital tools to enhance procurement processes. Capable of prioritising tasks and managing strategic and commercial requirements within tight timelines. 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 We provide healthcare cover and permanent health insurance (income continuance) Access to excellent training tools, programmes and communities to help you connect, learn and grow. And we like it when our people do good things so there will be the opportunity to take time off for volunteering and we’ll help with your fundraising too. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading telecom company in Dublin is seeking a Procurement Leader to drive their Engineering Field Services category. This role involves leading a skilled team, managing supplier relationships, and developing innovative strategies to enhance procurement processes. Candidates should possess strong leadership capabilities, expertise in category management, and strategic negotiation skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension scheme and healthcare cover. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsible for driving and overseeing the procurement strategy, processes and activities for BT’s Engineering Field Services category, leading the category and its team through strategic sourcing and stakeholder management activities. The role represents the category within wider Networks and BT strategies, ensuring delivery of annual objectives aligned to BT business units and BT Sourced. It involves building and maintaining senior level relationships with key suppliers to position BT as a customer of choice, maximise supplier performance, and support BT’s long term strategic goals. The role also provides procurement insight to support the development and implementation of procurement frameworks, policies and procedures, while fostering a strong culture and high levels of engagement across BT Sourced. What you’ll be doing Drive category spend and performance, develop and deliver category strategy, in collaboration with stakeholder community and suppliers, leveraging best practice procurement approaches and tactics Devise negotiation strategies to achieve optimal outcomes (total cost of ownership) Manage senior relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements, ensure required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating new and innovative improvement initiatives Deliver business partnering services to key CFUs / CUs Lead, develop and coach a team of procurement professionals to deliver brilliant outcomes for BT. Lead category team members, setting objectives and ensuring strategy implementation at sub-category level Provide guidance and input to develop and implement policies and frameworks to underpin products and service delivery Maintain and develop internal and external networks, to ensure buy in and improvements of business value and Total Cost of Ownership Essential skills/experience Experience as a leader within the Procurement function, with strong leadership skills and the ability to lead, and deliver through high performance and multicultural teams Strong business expertise in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, and to translate in sourcing strategy & plan that address the needs and mitigate the risks 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 Experience in business partnering and supplier relationship management Experience in managing complex labour supply chains tenders and contracting Develop the skills and the career path of the team members Demonstrates strong continuous improvement skills that exceeds business expectations Develop the skills and the career path of the team members Our package 15% 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 We provide healthcare cover and permanent health insurance (income continuance) Access to excellent training tools, programmes and communities to help you connect, learn and grow. And we like it when our people do good things so there will be the opportunity to take time off for volunteering and we'll help with your fundraising too. #J-18808-Ljbffr
