indirect procurement business partner (corporate services)

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Job id: 35581Job location: London, GB Lisbon, PT Barcelona, ES Sibiu, RO Malakoff, FR

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.Why we need this role

As a an indirect procurement business partner you''ll be m anaging the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending, m anaging Categories of spend according to business needs, g enerating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies. You''ll be also a nalysing and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure. Lastly, you''ll be handling corporate sourcing operations and appraising and improving our sourcing activities by analyzing the company’s spending, supplying partnerships and new possibilities.What you will do

Lead the timely and efficient procurement of products and services across assigned categoriesDevelop and implement category strategies to optimize cost, time, supplier capacity, and competitiveness in line with Group objectivesIdentify and pursue supplier consolidation and cost-reduction opportunitiesBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align category strategies, savings plans, budgets, and processesDiscover, assess, and engage with profitable, trustworthy, inclusive, and diverse suppliersLead supplier negotiations, creating strategies to secure favorable terms and long-term valueConduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario planning to support data-driven procurement decisionsMonitor market trends to anticipate changes in supplier leverage and supply dynamicsApply risk mitigation techniques and support sustainable procurement practices aligned with ISO20400Manage end-to-end tender processes, from specification through contract award and negotiationEnsure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in AribaAddress and resolve procurement and contractual issues in collaboration with internal departmentsConduct supply risk assessments and incorporate them into category plansAct as a subject matter expert on procurement practices, tools, and regulatory complianceSupport internal teams with ad hoc procurement activities and process improvementsEvaluate competitive bids using TCO, payment terms, commercial conditions, and economies of scaleContribute to the development and enhancement of procurement systems, processes, and category-specific solutionsKey performance indicators

Opex and Capex savings against budgetOpex and Capex avoidanceROIRelevant support to the business to deliver at the right cost, the right object, at the right timeSuccessful opportunity analysisFull alignment with Business OwnersRelationships and key contacts

You will be working closely with the Finance Business partners, legal as well as internal stakeholdersYou will be in constant touch with Colt suppliersWhat we''re looking for

Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing managementProven track record leading large, complex global RFPs (especially in Marketing or Strategic Sourcing)Strong internal stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships effectivelySkilled in negotiation, vendor management, and risk mitigationStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement and market dataExcellent project management and leadership abilitiesStrategic thinker with a solid understanding of market dynamics and business judgmentHigh proficiency in procurement tools and softwareFinancial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering cost savingsExceptional attention to detail and decision-making skillsComfortable interacting with senior executivesHolds a BSc in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business AdministrationMCIPS qualified or working towards certificationSelf-motivated, results-driven, and resilient under pressureSkills

Procurement ProceduresProcurement KnowledgeCost OptimizationBudgetingSupply Chain ManagementStrategic Financial PlanningEducation

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant fieldWhat we offer you:

Looking to make a mark?At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose: to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.Diversity and inclusionInclusion and valuing diversity of thought and experience are at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself because we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or place of birth.Most recently we have:Signed the UN Women Empowerment Principles which guide our Gender Action PlanTrained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First AidersPlease speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda, visit our DEI pages .Our benefits support you through all parts of life, for both physical and mental health.Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.Extensive induction program with experienced mentors and buddies.Opportunities for further development and educational opportunities.Global Family Leave Policy.Employee Assistance Program.Internal inclusion and diversity employee networks.A global networkWhen you join Colt you become part of our global network. We are proud of our colleagues and the stories and experience they bring – take a look at ‘Our People’ site including our Empowered Women in Tech.

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