Senior Third Party Manager - ESN

BT Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in secure connectivity based in the UK is seeking a professional to lead category and partner strategies, manage supplier relationships, and optimise supply chain performance. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in procurement, negotiation, and contract management, with expertise in navigating complex environments. This role offers a competitive salary, an attractive benefits package, and opportunities for personal development within a diverse and inclusive team.

Benefits

15% on target annual bonus

BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

X4 Salary Life Assurance

Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Equal family leave from January 2025

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

World-class training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Supplier/third-party/landlord-facing leadership in complex environments.
• Planning and reporting excellence; data-driven decision making.
• Deep business insight; vertical & horizontal supply chain thinking.
• Experience with neutral host and complex infrastructure contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop category/partner strategies, lead sourcing, RFPs and negotiations.
• Establish and manage third-party contracts; govern obligations and remedies.
• Optimise vertical and horizontal supply chain constructs for resilience, cost and performance.
• Maintain high-trust relationships with suppliers and internal leaders.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Contract Management

Business Partnering & Consulting

Commercial Management

Education

CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification

Job description

• Develop category/partner strategies, lead sourcing, RFPs and negotiations.
• Establish and manage third-party contracts; govern obligations, change, service credits and remedies.
• Optimise vertical and horizontal supply chain constructs for resilience, cost and performance.
• Ensure competitive pricing using benchmarking/market intelligence.
• Maintain high‑trust relationships with suppliers and internal leaders; resolve escalations.
• Run cadence for supplier performance, commercial risks, and savings/value delivery.
• Coordinate with property, engineering, service, finance and legal to ensure coherent positions.
• Ensure regulatory alignment and ethical sourcing standards.

What we would like to see on your CV

• Supplier/third‑party/landlord‑facing leadership in complex environments.
• Planning and reporting excellence; data‑driven decision making.
• Deep business insight; vertical & horizontal supply chain thinking.
• Experience with neutral host and complex infrastructure contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional leadership.
• Knowledge of CIPS or equivalent procurement qualification is preferred.

The skills you’ll need

• Communication
• Negotiation
• Contract Management
• Business Partnering & Consulting
• Commercial Management

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally. We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start‑ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi‑skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

At BT, we entertain, educate, and empower millions of people every single day. We're a brand built on connecting people—whether that's friends, family, businesses, or communities. Working here, you'll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but—more than that— you'll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

Benefits

• 15% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• World‑class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop