Procurement Professional (Radio Access Networks)

Job Req ID: 33454

Posting Date: 15 May 2024

Function: Procurement and Supply Chain

Unit: Finance, Strategy & Business Services

Location:

Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland

Salary: Attractive salary and benefits

Procurement Professional (Radio Access Networks Portfolio) – Dublin, Ireland – Attractive salary and benefits

• We’re people people. Do you want to work within a vibrant, growth mindset-orientated, multi-cultural team that you’d be proud to be a part of?

• Do you want to work for a front runner in digital procurement utilising best in class digital procurement tools?

• Do you want full autonomy to make decisions, drive strategies and truly value add within all of your partnerships?

Well here at BT Sourced, you’ll have this and work with a procurment start-up within a fully digitalised setup, backed by one of the biggest brands in the UK in BT. This is a true opportunity to shape the direction and culture of BT’s procurement service which operates out of Dublin, Ireland.

Why this job matters

We are looking for a procurement professional to support in the effective acquisition of goods and services for the build and maintenance of EE’s mobile sites.

What you’ll be doing

• Helping to drive and deliver procurement plans and activities in BT’s RAN (mobile) Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Negotiating and implementing procurement frameworks and procedures.

• Ownership of one of the mobile RAN categories

• Working with BT and EE business stakeholders to identify and deliver savings opportunities, efficiencies, and compliance.

• Ability to work within (sometimes complex) RAN supply chain scenarios and provide agile responses to Business Units to assist in the progression of market opportunities.

• Providing key inputs for Category Strategies and Sourcing Activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, and supplier and risk management activities

• Building and maintaining category knowledge, applying best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics

• Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models, in accordance with strict timelines.

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

• Review and approval of POs for EE

• Deliver other business partnering services to key CFUs / CUs in the UK. We work in a dynamic environment and are looking for someone who will learn and grow with us.

The skills you'll need

• We’re looking for someone who is results oriented, ambitious, and passionate.

• Comfortable with contract negotiation.

• Experience within a fast-paced, busy Procurement function.

• Good business expertise in category management, particularly around supplier capabilities and commercial models required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements

• Ability to manage sometimes complex, strategic, and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, and deliver projects and results

• Exposure to business partnering and working with business stakeholders to deliver results.

• Exposure to digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further

• Telecoms experience would be desirable

• Knowledge of SAP would be a plus

Benefits

• The opportunity to have access to your leadership team. They are based on site

• The opportunity to have scope and impact on what you do and to shape the culture of the team

• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office per week - with state-of-the-art offices within Grand Canal Plaza in Dublin 2

• The opportunity to earn an annual bonus

• BT Sourced Pension Scheme – up to 6% BT contributions

• Life Assurance from 1st day of employment – 4 x salary

• We provide healthcare cover & permanent health insurance (income continuance)

• Access to excellent training tools, programmes and communities to help you connect, learn and grow

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year

• 3 volunteer days per year (paid)

Our leadership standards

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

How to Apply

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

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!

BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there’s any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.

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About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.