Procurement Manager (B2B IT Portfolio)

BT Sourced are looking for a Procurement Manager, based in Hungary, who will work with the Global Procurement Team to assist with design of Category Strategy and Implementation.

The BT Procurement team is accountable for delivering against category strategy and acts as the business partner to key stakeholders and suppliers. The team is responsible for setting the agenda for strategic sourcing and drive innovation opportunities to constantly manage spend and realise more value for BT.

The Manager is responsible for driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT’s IT Portfolio Team (B2B). This role develops and implements procurement frameworks, policies and procedures. This role holds strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure procurement competency and continuous value delivery.

What’s in it for you? What are the benefits?
 

Here at BT Sourced, our purpose is to connect For Good and to have a positive impact on people, planet and society. We’re very proud of our accreditations as a Healthy Place To Work (Great Place To Work Institute) and as a Responsible Business leader (Business in the Community/NSAI).

One of our highest priorities is being a diverse, equitable and inclusion organisation, and our aim is to foster a sense of belonging among employees and to support everyone to reach their potential with us.
 

What will the role involve? Typical duties include;
 

• Driving and delivering the procurement plan and activities in BT’s B2B Category Management, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement. Developing and implementing procurement frameworks and procedures.
• Working with BT business stakeholders to identify and deliver key savings opportunities, efficiencies, compliance, and improved ways of working.
• Ability to work within (sometimes complex) B2B supply chain scenarios and provide agile responses to Business Units to assist in the progression of market opportunities.
• B2B bid support and supporting internal business units with creative supply chain solutions for corporate customers.  
• Providing key inputs for Category Strategies and Sourcing Activities, through planning and execution of sourcing, supplier and risk management activities
• Building and maintaining category expertise, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tactics
• Identify business improvements leveraging the commercial, design and process to minimise the Total Cost of Ownership
• 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
• Deliver other business partnering services to key CFUs / CUs

What are we looking for in our Procurement Manager? You may have a variety of the below;
 

• We’re looking for someone that’s results orientated, ambitious, and passionate.
• Comfortable and adept with the latest digital sourcing tools and a keen promoter of the latest procurement technologies and processes.
• Experience within a fast-paced Procurement function.
• Strong business expertise in category management, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements
• 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

Experience/qualifications you’d be expected to have

• Bachelors degree in a relevant business or technical area
• MBA / Masters Degree equivalent preferred
• AOC.P.M.(Certified Purchasing Manager), and/or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) desired
• Relevant Supply Chain, B2B Purchasing, and/or Sourcing Experience
• Good acumen with digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further 

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.

Additional allowances and benefits 

• Bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Health Insurance
• Cafeteria
• Smart working allowance

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.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include verification of the highest educational qualification. Additionally, for certain positions, a certificate of good conduct may be requested following a successful application.

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.