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 will 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 will also be analysing and calculating costs of procurement and suggesting methods to decrease expenditure. Lastly, you will 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 ROI
• 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

You will be working closely with the Finance Business partners, legal as well as internal stakeholders. You will be in constant touch with Colt suppliers.

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

• Procurement Procedures
• Procurement Knowledge
• Cost Optimization
• Budgeting
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic 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.

Diversity and inclusion

Inclusion 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 Plan and trained 60 (and growing) Colties to be Mental Health First Aiders. Please 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

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 & diversity employee networks.

A global network

When 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.