IT Hardware and Software Sourcing Professional

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* Your title Your subtitle -->Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours.There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.Firstly, we ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you re welcome at BT, we really mean it.Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at BT. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.About this roleThe Procurement Professional is responsible for providing inputs and executing the procurement plan and activities in IT Hardware and Software Category aligning with the Category Strategy, governance & Business Partnering practices. This role collaborates with key suppliers and internal stakeholders in multiple CFU/CUs to ensure procurement competency and delivering value to BT and its customers.Youll have the following responsibilitiesStrategic Support the development and execution of category plans and sourcing activities, in collaboration with stakeholders and suppliers, and deliver those plans using the appropriate procurement processes and sourcing levers Build and maintain category knowledge, apply best practices around sourcing approach, supplier selection, total cost of ownership and negotiation tacticsOperational Deliver business improvements and category plans and savings through planning and execution of sourcing, bid support, supplier management and risk management activities Collaborate with regional and industry teams, execute and deliver category plan & sourcing activities against key metrics Adhere to required procurement processes and activities, in line with other procurement teams Collaborate / supports with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and create long-term value through sourcing, procurement processes and governance Ensure support on bids, sourcing and commercial activities, including compliance on contractual terms and conditions, service definitions and SLAsActivities Execute category plan and performance, in collaboration with stakeholder community and suppliers, leveraging best practice procurement approaches and tactics, support regional and CFU implementation Drive and deliver end-to-end sourcing projects including complex contractual and pricing models Execute business improvements through the optimisation of commercial, design and process levers that minimise the Total Cost of Ownership Develop and deliver policies and frameworks underpin products and service delivery Co-ordinate with regional category teams, to deliver service and performance targets Collaborate with other procurement teams and BT stakeholders to deliver brilliant outcomes for BT and our customers Maintain relationships with key suppliers, negotiate commercial and contractual arrangements utilising the latest contracting tools, templates and terms and conditions, ensure required performance and contractual obligations are met, while incorporating innovative improvement initiativesYoull have the following skills & experience 3-5 years experience within the Procurement function, with strong strategic and tactical procurement skills, and the ability to deliver value and results for BT Strong business knowledge in relevant category, particularly around supplier capabilities, commercial models, product lifecycles and partner programmes required to deliver portfolio and customer requirements Demonstrates a track record of value adding capability and deliver against key metrics Effective relationship management skills & ability to influence decision making with senior stakeholders within a matrixed environment Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT and Suppliers, deliver projects and results on time and in full Demonstrates effective continuous improvement skills that exceeds customer expectations BenefitsAbout BTBT has a key role in British society, fostering change and leading technology innovation. From delivering the Olympics, to supporting the emergency services, to investing more into research than any other UK technology company, we take pride in everything we do - and in the people who work here.Were now a global company operating at the forefront of the information age, employing 90,000 people in 180 countries. And were on a mission. Guided by our core values of Personal, Simple and Brilliant our goal is to help customers, communities and businesses overcome barriers and release their potential.So, if youre interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours You can read more here about what its like to work at BTHow to ApplyIts easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Dont worry if you need to make changes - youll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application,

Keyskills :
emergency servicesrisk managementbusiness knowledgetotal cost of ownershipsmart workingcommercial modelskey metricssupplier selection