Role Profile: Group Procurement Specialist (FIN 2907)
Reports to: Group Supplier Manager
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Purpose of Role
The Group Procurement Specialist plays a key role in overseeing and optimizing the procurement process within JT, at a Group Purchasing Level. Their primary purpose is to strategically manage the sourcing and acquisition of goods and services to meet the company's needs efficiently and cost-effectively. This involves collaborating with various departments to understand their requirements, identifying potential suppliers, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The Group Procurement Specialist is instrumental in developing and implementing procurement strategies that contribute to overall cost reduction, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation.
The Group Procurement Specialist must ensure strong supplier relationship management, working closely with vendors to establish strong partnerships that foster mutual growth and innovation. By actively managing relationships with key suppliers, the Group Procurement Specialist contributes to the organization's long-term success and resilience in a dynamic business environment.
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities
- Supplier & Vendor Relationship Management, accountable for Supplier Performance Monitoring, Service Reviews, QBR’s, benchmarking, and implementing improvement plans to ensure a reliable and sustainable supply chain.
- Ability to lead Contract Negotiation(s), liaising with external suppliers / vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure spend-optimisation
- Ability to manage multiple business procurement/cost optimisation initiatives in an entrepreneurial environment.
- Ability to lead communications and management of RFx requirements.
- Understanding of compliance and sustainability requirements and experience in implementing effective on-boarding processes
- Mitigating risk arising from the Group’s supply chain portfolio by effective research and benchmarking activities.
- Accountable for Procure-to-Pay requirements and the lead in new developments/changes to the implementation roadmap.
- Responsible for an annual cost-saving target, actions plan, recommendations, and execution of the strategy.
- Requirement to attend and represent JT at Partner and Supplier events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Expertise
- Experience in vendor management and commercial negotiations.
- Strong Procure-to-Pay knowledge and implementation experience.
- Understanding of Procurement compliance and sustainability requirements.
- Experience in engaging with vendors/partners.
- Ability to manage multiple business procurement/cost optimisation initiatives.
- Deep understanding of a wide range of technology solutions, markets and brands.
- Take ownership and accountability in an autonomous working environment.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, action oriented, analytical and strategic thinking.
- Self-sufficient, proactive and personable.
- Strong commercial understanding.
Employee Profile
The telecommunications industry is dynamic and fast-paced. We value employees who are agile, open minded and curious about change. We encourage innovation and creativity whilst striving to be at the forefront of technological advancements and require employees to stay informed, continuously learn, and adapt their skills to meet emerging needs so that we can succeed together.
We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages diversity of thought. We expect employees to uphold our company values, demonstrate a strong work ethic, take accountability, and commit to delivering high-quality results that inspire excellence.