Junior Procurement Manager

Job description

Job Description

Telefonica is on a truly inspirational adventure. As one of the world`s most innovative communication companies and the name behind flagship brands such as O2, we`re thinking bigger than ever before. We`re taking on new challenges around the world and exploring new ways to open up the world for our millions of customers. And you could be part of it all.

Your Role:

The primary purpose of this role is to process low value purchases through O2`s Ariba Spend management tool within strict timescales ensuring compliance with Telefonica procurement process to drive best commercial value, mitigate TUK business risk, improve sustainability impacts and meet customer expectations.

Responsibility

-Leading competitive sourcing and purchase negotiations for low value processes using Telefonica purchase process and Ariba System through to award.
-Managing large volumes of processes at any one time.
-Finalising any contract requirements in relation to low value processes (exception basis only).
-Completing non-competitive purchases for low value processes using Telefonica purchase process and Ariba system.
-Engage and communicate effectively with Telefonica Global Services ("TGS") running low value TGS processes in line with their requirements ensuring acceptance of TGS agreements and adoption of TUK standard payment terms.
-Full utilisation of Ariba and Telefonica procurement processes. (use of RFP,Auctions etc)

Skills and Experience:

-Ideally experience of using management information from ERP and Purchasing systems
-Good interpersonal skills and an ability to work with and influence suppliers and internal stakeholders at the highest level
-Ability to manage multiple projects/processes at any one time
-Strong time management and organisational skills
-Basic contract knowledge & strong negotiating skills
Grade: MPG2

In return for your efforts, you`ll be rewarded in typical Telefonica style: A competitive salary and benefits that you get to choose, including our cycle to work scheme, carbon offsetting, flexible working and childcare vouchers. Great news if you`ve got little ones or other family commitments, or if you want to be more green. And of course you can expect support, recognition and the chance to progress with us.

Telefonica`s commitment to a great work-life balance allows us to consider flexible approaches to working. Like to know more? Feel free to raise it.
Joining Telefonica means opening up a world of freedom, support and possibility. A fascinating world where you`ll be able to think bigger, be bolder and try new things. And where there are endless opportunities to develop your career.
There`s so much to discover. Your adventure starts here.