With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. Sky Group Procurement department is looking to reinforce the Professional Services team to establish, drive and manage business-critical initiatives to support Sky's Long Range Plan.
The role will be primarily responsible for the supporting strategies and executing on external procurement, sourcing, and contracting of professional services and payment services domain while leading the transformation required to support Sky business strategies.
Develop & execute domain led category sourcing strategies to drive cost transformation & partner portfolio simplification initiatives
of certain suppliers across multiple procurement spend categories
Improve value added delivered by strategic vendors (innovation, quality, productivity, time to market)
Experienced leader with expertise in technology procurement or management roles in a large tech company
Strong technical background in procurement and vendor management including a deep understanding of the best practices and appreciation of various relevant technology domains like Broadband, Video, IoT, Mobile
Understanding of the technology, cable, and communications landscape in the UK, Europe and across the globe
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office platform
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Finance/ Accounting, Technology or Engineering
Travel may be required, with occasional out-of-office working necessary
Procurement:
High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future.
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Our Osterley campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury, Acton Town and Ealing Broadway tube stations. There's also plenty of parking, bike shelters and showers.
You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.
Inclusion:
We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check.