Direct message the job poster from TalkTalkTalent Acquisition Leader | Skill based hiring | Trusted Partner to Exco | Driving Recruitment Strategy | Passion for candidate experience and EDIExternal Job AdvertProcurement at TalkTalk is changing. We have a vision of procurement as a function that delivers TalkTalk's business strategy through its suppliers. Delivering that vision will require a small team of skilled, experienced, and credible category managers to work alongside their business stakeholders.We're looking for people who share this vision and have the energy and hunger to drive the change we need. We're looking for people that think innovatively on how to best deliver for the business, are not constrained by a traditional procurement role, can influence in a complex and changing stakeholder landscape, and that won't take no for an answer.This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a new team, influence the evolution of procurement in a household brand, and make a real impact on the performance of the wider business.Your responsibilities:Understand and proactively manage TalkTalk spend in your category using comprehensive category strategies to make sure that every penny is delivering TalkTalk's business objectives. Success is defined by our impact on company KPI's including both financial and non-financial measures.Identifying and prioritising opportunities where procurement can deliver value, delivering those opportunities through strategic sourcing or negotiation, putting in place appropriate contracts, and then managing performance against the resulting contracts through lifeTo represent procurement as part of relevant business area leadership teams, including Executive Committee and their direct reportsBuilding business cases and supporting them through the relevant governanceBeing a positive and proactive member of the TalkTalk procurement teamCore skills required:Able to influence challenging stakeholders and work closely with themAbility to build strong relationships built on mutual trust and respectKnowledge and experience of delivering value through strategic procurement activityExperience running RFx processes, planning and running sourcing projects efficientlyCompetent and skilled negotiatorHighly data literate with good working knowledge of Excel and the ability to derive actionable insights from complex and incomplete data setsWorking knowledge of financial accounting basics including P&Ls, balance sheets, and cashflow statements and the practical differences between themAttention to detail while able to think strategically and long-termKnowledge of commercial contracts, including draftingUnderstanding of SRM principles, including performance and contractual managementEnthusiasm to grow and develop with training and attending industry eventsExperience of working in the Telecom industry is not requiredCategory specific skills required:Enthusiasm for sourcing, negotiation, and delivering savings to the businessKnowledge of Supply Chain best practicesSeniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSupply ChainIndustriesMarketing Services, Consumer Services, and Market ResearchReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at TalkTalk by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Procurement Manager” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 6 days agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoCity Of London, England, United Kingdom £80.00-£87.50 1 week agoStrategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect ProcurementSenior Procurement Manager – FM & OperationsGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSupply Chain Operations Manager - Leading FinTechGreater London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSupply Chain Manager - UK & North AmericaLondon, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLondon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoGreater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day agoEU Supply Chain Indirect Procurement, Associate DirectorLOGISTICS SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENT MANAGERLondon, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoGlobal Ingredients Procurement Manager | Blue Chip FMCG | £65,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + 10% Bonus | West London, Surrey, Berkshire Area (Hybrid)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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