Procurement Manager - Facility Management

Why this job matters

At BT, the Facilities Management Category Lead is a dynamic and crucial position that plays a pivotal role in shaping our operational excellence and future growth. This role is not just about managing facilities; it’s about leading change, driving sustainability, and creating an environment that reflects the innovative spirit of BT.

What you’ll be doing

Strategic Procurement and Category Management:

• Develop and implement a strategic procurement plan for BT’s global facility management needs.
• Manage a substantial procurement budget, overseeing more than EUR 350 million in spending across various services including Core FM, Security, Catering, and Print Services.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with BT’s strategic objectives and values.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements, focusing on cost-efficiency, quality, and sustainability.

Internal Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure alignment with the overall procurement strategy.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert guidance on facility management and procurement practices.

Innovation and Sustainability:

• Lead initiatives for the “Better Workplaces” program, contributing to the development of sustainable and innovative work environments.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation.
   

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

• Proven track record in facilities management procurement and category leadership, preferably in a global setting.
• Strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and relationship management skills. 
• Ability to lead, inspire, and influence across organizational boundaries.
• Innovative Mindset: Passion for sustainability and innovation in facilities management
   

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.
 

• 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 (10%)
• 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.
• 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 fund raising too
   

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.