Partnerships Specialist

BT Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Partnerships Specialist to manage supplier contracts and oversee relationships. This role involves ensuring supply chain sustainability and implementing governance while working within a diverse team. Candidates should have a background in partnerships or supplier management, with strong skills in risk management and data analytics. Competitive benefits included.

Benefits

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Health support

Training

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Background in partnerships, supplier management, or telecoms operations preferred.
• Experience in managing risks, analyzing data, and improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier contracts and oversee in-life relationships.
• Implement supplier governance and monitor KPIs.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Skills

Managing risk

Data analytics

Measuring effectiveness

Business partnership

Supplier management

Agility

Job description

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Network Services needs to establish a coherent, end-to-end contract lifecycle management (CLM) function to bring rigor and compliance to >£500m of contract spend, aiming to reduce contract and value leakage. The In-Life Partner Management team will implement and maintain a contract management process focused on supplier performance, continuous improvement, and establishing a sustainable value pipeline that meets high-quality standards.

The Partnerships Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of supplier commitments, defines BT Networks’ third-party approach, and positions BT Networks with select sector-related suppliers.

This role is part of a new, diverse, and growth-oriented team, offering development opportunities. It can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham, or Manchester, with a hybrid model requiring 3 days in the office weekly.

Responsibilities

You will manage a set of supplier contracts, oversee in-life relationships, and identify value and risk mitigation opportunities, ensuring supply chain sustainability.

Manage contract activities including variations, amendments, and change notices. Implement supplier governance, monitor KPIs, and report on supplier performance to ensure value for money.

Additional Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders to meet objectives.
• Coordinate to maximize contract value and optimize commercial constructs.
• Identify process improvements for meeting budget obligations.
• Manage and grow partnerships, providing strategic direction.
• Contribute to partner management strategies ensuring performance.
• Improve partnership processes and align with group strategies.
• Develop new strategic relationships for mutual benefit.
• Participate in supplier review meetings; travel may be required.

Skills and Experience

Background in partnerships, supplier management, or telecoms operations is preferred.

Skills include:

• Managing risk: Identify, assess, and respond to risks, advising decision-makers.
• Data analytics: Develop and use analytics for decision-making.
• Measuring effectiveness: Track performance, interpret data, and generate insights.
• Business partnership: Advise stakeholders and challenge appropriately.
• Supplier management: Select and manage suppliers to meet strategic and regulatory goals.
• Be agile: Demonstrate collaborative working and continuous improvement.

Additional benefits include bonuses, pension schemes, family leave, health support, annual leave, virtual GP, carer’s leave, training, and share schemes.

Core values focus on inclusive leadership, ownership, customer delivery, commercial focus, growth mindset, and building future-ready teams.