Senior Procurement Manager - Professional Services

<p>Senior Procurement Manager, Property, Utilities, Power &amp; Cooling – Dublin-based with flexible smart working – Attractive salary and benefits<br/>  <br/> Are you ready to lead and revolutionize the procurement process on a global scale? At BT, we're seeking more than just a Procurement Category Manager; we're on the lookout for an innovator, a strategic thinker, and a visionary leader.</p> <p> </p> <p>Welcome to BT Sourced, a unique venture within the BT. Here, you'll experience the vibrancy and agility of a start-up, fully digitalized and innovative, all while being supported by one of the UK's most renowned brands – BT. 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.<br/>  <br/> #WeSourceForABetterFuture</p> <p> </p> <h2>Why this job matters</h2> <p> </p> <p>As the Senior Procurement Manager for Property, Utilities, Power &amp; Cooling, you will be responsible for leading and managing the procurement strategy and activities within BT Sourced. Your role is crucial in providing procurement expertise and implementing procurement frameworks, policies, and procedures. This position involves maintaining senior-level relationships with key suppliers to ensure procurement excellence and delivering value to BT and its external customers.</p> <h2>What you’ll be doing</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Procurement Strategies: Develop and implement strategies to optimize procurement activities within the Property, Utilities, Power &amp; Cooling verticals</li> <li>Policy Implementation: Oversee the implementation of procurement policies and procedures</li> <li>Supplier Management: Manage key supplier relationships to ensure procurement excellence</li> <li>Stakeholder Engagement: Secure and maintain stakeholder engagement for procurement initiatives</li> <li>Operational Efficiency: Enhance operational efficiency through strategic procurement practices</li> </ul> <h2>The skills you'll need</h2> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Proven experience in procurement management, ideally within the property, utilities, power, and cooling sectors.</li> <li>Strong background in developing and implementing procurement strategies and policies.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in managing senior-level supplier relationships.</li> <li>Experience in securing stakeholder engagement and buy-in for procurement initiatives.</li> <li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.<br/>  </li> </ul> <h2>What’s in it for you? What are the benefits?</h2> <p> </p> <p>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).</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>The opportunity to have access to your leadership team. They are based on site.</li> <li>The opportunity to have scope and impact on what you do and to shape the culture of the team.</li> <li>Hybrid working, with state of the art offices within Grand Canal Plaza</li> <li>Car allowance</li> <li>The opportunity to earn an annual bonus</li> <li>BT Sourced Pension Scheme – 6% BT contributions</li> <li>Life Assurance from 1st day of employment – 4x salary</li> <li>We provide healthcare cover &amp; permanent health insurance (income continuance)</li> <li>Access to excellent training tools, programmes and communities to help you connect, learn and grow.</li> <li>25 days annual leave + bank holidays and an opportunity to buy up to five more days every year<br/>  </li> </ul> <h2>Our leadership standards</h2> <p>Looking in:<br/> Leading inclusively and Safely<br/> I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.<br/> Owning outcomes<br/> I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.</p> <p>Looking out:<br/> Delivering for the customer<br/> I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.<br/> Commercially savvy<br/> I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.</p> <p>Looking to the future:<br/> Growth mindset<br/> I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.<br/> Building for the future<br/> I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.</p><p><br/> How to Apply</p> <p><br/> 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.<br/> It's easy to apply online