Strategic IT Procurement Specialist

21 hours ago


Manchester, United Kingdom TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC Full time
Procurement Strategist for TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Procurement Strategist to join our team at TalkTalk Telecom Group PLC. As a key member of our procurement function, you will play a vital role in driving business growth and delivering value through strategic sourcing and negotiation.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading telecom company, where you will have the chance to make a real impact on the performance of our business. If you are passionate about procurement and have a strong background in strategic sourcing, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To identify and prioritize opportunities where procurement can deliver value, and develop strategies to deliver those opportunities through strategic sourcing or negotiation.
  • To represent procurement as part of relevant business area leadership teams, including Executive Committee and their direct reports.
  • To build business cases and support them through the relevant governance.
  • To be a positive and proactive member of the TalkTalk procurement team.

The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering value through strategic procurement activity, with a strong understanding of commercial contracts and SRM principles. You will also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

As a recognized Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we know that diversity means success and innovation. We want our workplace to reflect the communities and customers we serve.

Requirements:
  • Knowledge and experience of delivering value through strategic procurement activity.
  • Experience running RFx processes, planning and running sourcing projects efficiently.
  • Highly data literate with good working knowledge of Excel and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex and incomplete data sets.
  • Working knowledge of financial accounting basics including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cashflow statements and the practical differences between them.
  • Attention to detail while able to think strategically and long-term.
  • Specialism in IT, Technology, Digital procurement.
Benefits:

Competitive salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including pension scheme, health insurance, and generous holiday allowance.



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