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Procurement Manager - Commercial & Bid Excellence
Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, Ireland
Closing Date: Friday 17th January 2025
Dublin-based with flexible smart working – Attractive salary and benefits
Are you ready to lead and revolutionize the procurement process on a global scale? At BT, we're seeking more than just a Procurement Manager; we're on the lookout for an innovator, a strategic thinker, and a visionary leader.
Our mission is to redefine procurement from the ground up, making it simpler, more digital, and inherently sustainable. To achieve these ambitious goals, we're assembling a diverse team of the brightest minds. In the Services Procurement Team at BT Sourced, your impact will be substantial. You are part of a team that manages over EUR 2.3 billion of BT Group's expenditure, spanning critical areas such as Facilities Management, Energy, Marketing, Professional Services, Resourcing, Fleet, and Logistics. This role isn't just about managing categories; it's about shaping the future of procurement in a way that supports BT's wider strategic objectives, contributes to sustainable practices, and harnesses the power of digital transformation.
#WeSourceForABetterFuture
Why this role matters
The Procurement Manager – Commercial Bid & Excellence will lead the end-to-end process to provide procurement support for global customer bids.
This includes opportunity identification, qualification and delivery of procurement input for in-scope bids. Developing and executing bid support strategies that align with BT Sourced’s goals and customer account requirements.
What you'll be doing
- Provide procurement support for global customer bids.
- Coordinate with various teams to ensure all procurement obligations on a bid are addressed.
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate bid-related documentation, including bid-related procurement files, records of communication and pricing information.
- Participate in negotiation sessions to secure favourable terms and conditions.
- Ensure the compliance of supplier agreements with client requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate bid support metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee and project manage procurement efforts for customer bids, ensuring key stakeholders provide input and address concerns or issues.
- Continuously refine and improve bid support processes, templates and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market insights and emerging best practices in bid support.
The skills you'll need
- Extensive experience in procurement, category management, particularly around supplier capabilities and commercial models required to deliver customer requirements.
- Experience in dealing with and/or supporting customer bids will be an added advantage.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple bids simultaneously.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to assess bid opportunities and develop winning strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at various levels.
Benefits
- 10% on target bonus
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year plans
- 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.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
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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