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Procurement Manager - Telco Cost Assurance

Job Req ID:  44748
Posting Date:  5 Mar 2025
Function:  Procurement and Supply Chain
Unit:  Finance & Business Services
Location: 

Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland

Salary:  Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025

Why this role matters

In this role, you will be the architect of smart spending, the guardian of financial health, and the key to every successful deal in our Central Procurement Cost Assurance Team.

As part of the Central Cost Assurance team within the Connectivity category, you will lead on global initiatives to deliver best outcomes for BT.

What you'll be doing

  • Act as SME and work closely with Procurement Finance and the regional Procurement teams across the globe.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and departments to provide expertise and insights.
  • Perform testing of data and information using smart techniques and tools such as data visualisation and trend / pattern analysis.
  • Produce findings reports that deliver key findings, recommendations and messages in a succinct and professional manner.
  • Work with BT business stakeholders and regional procurement teams to identify cost optimisation opportunities and efficiencies.
  • Generate and deliver various reports and trends related to Spend, Savings and pricing.
  • Ability to work within (sometimes complex) Connectivity supply chain scenarios and provide agile responses to Business Units to assist in the progression of market opportunities.
  • Project manage, strategic procurement/business opportunities on a global scale.
  • Support internal business units on Bids and complex customer requirements with creative supply chain solutions for customers. 

The skills you'll need

  • Finance, Supply Chain, and Sourcing Experience.
  • Exposure to digital sourcing tools and willingness to learn and develop further
  • Good business expertise particularly around supplier capabilities, procurement finance, commercial models, and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements
  • Ability to manage sometimes complex, strategic, and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers
  • Exposure to business partnering and working with business stakeholders to deliver results.
  • Project management experience – Desirable

Benefits

  • 10% target bonus
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year plans
  • 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, 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 & 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 fund raising too.

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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With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

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As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

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