Procurement Operations Manager

5 days ago


Salford, Salford, United Kingdom TalkTalk Group Full time

About TalkTalk Group

TalkTalk Group is a leading provider of value for money connectivity in the UK. We strive to make fibre accessible and affordable for everyone.

The Team

We have a dynamic Procurement team that manages third-party spend across the business. Our team members work collaboratively with stakeholders to focus on priorities where we add the most value.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Problem Solving: Find innovative solutions to complex requirements using out-of-the-box technology, meeting Category Teams' needs.
  2. Analytical Skills: Interpret requests from the Procurement team into meaningful output with attention to detail.
  3. Strategic Awareness: Develop mitigating policies and procedures by understanding potential factors influencing the sourcing process.
  4. Driving Results: Create clear plans, drive execution, and meet deadlines for defined outputs or audits.
  5. Continuous Improvement: Drive improvement to Source-to-Pay processes to ensure adherence to best practices.
  6. Compliance: Ensure compliance with external policies, standards, and regulations (e.g., GDPR, ISO9001).
  7. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships with stakeholders at all levels to influence and solve problems.
  8. Leadership: Contribute to the Procurement Leadership Team, providing tools and data to ensure team success.
  9. Mentoring: Support direct reports in developing their knowledge and careers.

What We Offer

  • Free TalkTalk broadband for all employees.
  • Electric car charging points available at our HQ.
  • Heavily subsidised meals in the TalkTalk HQ Soapworks office.
  • Access to the Perks at Work platform for hundreds of discounts on high street brands.
  • Flexible dynamic working arrangements.

Career Advancement

We are a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As a Top 50 Inclusive Employer in the UK, we strive to create a culture where you can truly be yourself.



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