Indirect procurement business partner (corporate services)

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 roleColt are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Indirect Procurement Business Partner to join our Corporate Services Procurement team. This role is pivotal in driving value across indirect spend categories, including but not limited to; HR, Legal, Data Protection, ESG, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, Real Estate, Recruitment, Temporary Staff (Contractors).The Role will act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders, ensuring procurement excellence and continuous improvement managing the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending and categories of spend according to business needs. You'll also be generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies and calculating costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditure.As a Procurement Business Partner within Corporate you'll be responsible for handling Corporate sourcing operations, appraising and improving our sourcing activities by analyzing the company’s spending, supplying partnerships and new possibilities.What You Will DoEnsures the effective procurement of services in a timely and efficient manner.Develops and Implements the Category strategies, to control costs, time, promote competition and safeguard supply capacity, including suppliers consolidation opportunities, consistently with Group objectives and targets.Manages engagements and collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure Categories and saving plans, budget assumptions, terms and processes are consistently reviewed and aligned and internal stakeholder expectations are met.Lead sourcing initiatives across Indirect Procurement corporate service categories, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance.Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver procurement solutions.Develop and execute Indirect Category strategies aligned with business goalsEnsure procurement processes are followed with high attention to detail and governanceNegotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms. Engineer value-driven negotiation plansAnalyse and calculate costs of procurement and suggest methods to decrease expenditureResearch and anticipate shifts in the negotiating powerPerform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarkingEstimate risks and apply risk minimizing techniquesDiscover and partner with trustworthy, inclusive & Diverse vendors and suppliersSupport sustainable procurement approach in line with ISO20400 guidanceEstablishes and maintains regular and productive relationships with business stakeholders to achieve agreed business goals.Maximizes the use of tools, processes, policy setting and enforcement in alignment with the Categories strategy to support the control of the spend.Manages tender processes from the specification stage to final contract award.Following contract award, manages and leads the contract negotiation process to conclusion.Ensures all the documentation relevant to sourcing activities is complete and available in Ariba (RFP, scoring tools and results, Order Forms, So Ws)Key performance indicatorsOpex and Capex savings against budgetOpex and Capex avoidanceROISustainable metricsRelevant 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 contactsYou 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 ForMinimum 3 years’ experience in Procurement Sourcing management (Indirect Procurement experience preferred)Strong internal engagement, Interpersonal and influencing skills. Adaptability. Highly driven and self-directed, Problem solverHas delivered large, Indirect Procurement / Strategic sourcing RFP globallyProven work experience as a sourcing sourcing officerFamiliarity with sourcing and vendor and risk management and relevant softwareExperince in Indirect Category ManagementStrong project management and leadership skillsAbility to negotiate and sustain networking relationshipsCommercial and Analytical Acumen; Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data. Detail orientated decision makingSolid judgement with ability to make good decisionsHigh level of understanding on procurement best practice and tools (e.g. Ariba, SAP, Fieldglass ...)Advanced Excel skillsSkillsEnd to end SourcingStrategic SourcingContract & Supplier NegotiationIndirect Procurement Category ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementSpend Analysis & Cost Optimization / Value DrivenRisk Management; evaluation & mitigationFinancial LiteracyCommercial and Analytical AcumenInfluencing & CommunicationCross-functional CollaborationChange ManagementEducationA bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant fieldWhat We Offer YouLooking 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 HaveSigned 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.BenefitsOur 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 & 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.