associate procurement business partner

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 procurement business partner you'll be managing the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending, managing Categories of spend according to business needs, generating and implementing efficient sourcing and category management strategies. You'll be also analysing 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 categories

Develop and implement category strategies to optimize cost, time, supplier capacity, and competitiveness in line with Group objectives

Identify and pursue supplier consolidation and cost-reduction opportunities

Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align category strategies, savings plans, budgets, and processes

Discover, assess, and engage with profitable, trustworthy, inclusive, and diverse suppliers

Lead supplier negotiations, creating strategies to secure favorable terms and long-term value

Conduct cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario planning to support data-driven procurement decisions

Monitor market trends to anticipate changes in supplier leverage and supply dynamics

Apply risk mitigation techniques and support sustainable procurement practices aligned with ISO20400

Manage end-to-end tender processes, from specification through contract award and negotiation

Ensure procurement documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained in Ariba

Address and resolve procurement and contractual issues in collaboration with internal departments

Conduct supply risk assessments and incorporate them into category plans

Act as a subject matter expert on procurement practices, tools, and regulatory compliance

Support internal teams with ad hoc procurement activities and process improvements

Evaluate competitive bids using TCO, payment terms, commercial conditions, and economies of scale

Contribute to the development and enhancement of procurement systems, processes, and category-specific solutions

Key performance indicators

• Opex and Capex savings against budget
• Opex and Capex avoidance
• Sustainable metrics
• Relevant support to the business to deliver at the right cost, the right object, at the right time
• Successful opportunity analysis
• Full alignment with Business Owners

Relationships and key contacts

What we're looking for

Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement and sourcing management

Proven track record leading large, complex global RFPs (especially in Marketing or Strategic Sourcing)

Strong internal stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to build and manage supplier relationships effectively

Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and risk mitigation

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret procurement and market data

Excellent project management and leadership abilities

Strategic thinker with a solid understanding of market dynamics and business judgment

High proficiency in procurement tools and software

Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and delivering cost savings

Exceptional attention to detail and decision-making skills

Comfortable interacting with senior executives

Holds a BSc in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Administration

MCIPS qualified or working towards certification

Self-motivated, results-driven, and resilient under pressure

Skills

Vendor ManagementProcurement ProceduresVendor SelectionProcurement KnowledgeCost OptimizationBudgetingSupply Chain ManagementSupplier / Vendor NegotiationsStrategic Financial Planning

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a relevant field

What 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.

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