Graduate/Entry Level
Buyer (IT Software Procurement)
- BT
- Dublin, Ireland
- March 22, 2022
- 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 tactics
- Deliver business improvements and category plans and savings through planning and execution of sourcing, bid support, supplier management and risk management activities
- Ensure bids, sourcing and commercial activities, including contractual terms and conditions, service definitions and SLAs
- Adhere to required procurement processes and activities, in line with other procurement teams
- Collaborate / support with internal and external stakeholders to deliver the business objectives and create long-term value through sourcing, procurement processes and governance
- Challenge the status quo
- Strong business knowledge in the IT / Software 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 and ability to influence decision making with senior stakeholders within a matrixed environment
- Ability to manage complex, strategic and commercial requirements between BT suppliers, deliver projects and results on time
- Demonstrates effective continuous improvement skills that exceed customer expectations
