BT Sourced Certificate in Applied Procurement Management Graduation
First graduates complete groundbreaking collaboration between BT Sourced and TU Dublin
BT Sourced, the procurement division of BT Group, proudly celebrates the graduation of the first cohort from its newly launched Certificate in Applied Procurement Management, developed in collaboration with the Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).
The programme, designed to elevate procurement expertise within BT Sourced, equips participants with cutting-edge knowledge in supply chain optimisation and procurement management. Graduates will leverage these skills to drive innovation, foster stronger supplier relationships, and implement more efficient decision-making processes across BT Sourced and the wider BT Group.
Programme Co-design
The curriculum, co-developed with the School of Business Technology, Retail, and Supply Chain through a collaborative effort led by TU Dublin’s Enterprise Academy, incorporates project work aligned with BT Sourced’s mission to redefine procurement in a digital and sustainable era.
This postgraduate certificate, co-funded by the Investment & Development Agency (IDA), underscores BT Sourced's commitment to innovation and professional development in the procurement industry.
Photo Caption: Cara Farrelly, Senior Manager at BT Sourced; Dr. Kesiena Mercy Ebenade, Capability Manager, Learning & Development at BT Sourced; Cyril Pourrat - Chief Procurement Officer at BT Group; Dr. Kevin Byrne, TU Dublin and Dr. Claire Mc Bride Head of the Enterprise Academy at TU Dublin
Dr. Kesiena Ebenade, Capability Manager, Learning and Development is delighted to report on the initial success of this innovative program:
Our Procurement Academy program empowers participants to learn adaptively, equipping them to assess changing circumstances, identify learning needs, and evolve their approach as they navigate complex challenges. By bridging the gap between theory and practice, participants apply knowledge in real-world scenarios. This process ensures alignment with organisational goals while fostering flexibility in the face of change. In a rapidly evolving business environment, our emphasis on adaptive learning and practical application develops resilience, innovation, and the ability to thrive in dynamic contexts. This sets this program apart from typical University/Enterprise collaborations.
Cyril Pourrat, Chief Procurement Officer, BT Group, expressed his pride in the program's success:
This inaugural Procurement Academy programme, developed in collaboration with TU Dublin and the support of the IDA Training grant, represents an invaluable opportunity for our professionals to enhance their capabilities and contribute to transformational change. I would like to thank TU Dublin and IDA for their dedication in bringing this tailored certificate to fruition.
The first cohort of 25 professionals, all based in BT Sourced's Dublin offices, have successfully completed the programme and will apply their enhanced skills to drive innovation and help bring procurement into a new era. Future iterations of the programme are already being planned, with a focus on delivering tailored, online courses to international colleagues.
About BT Sourced:
BT Sourced is a standalone procurement company within the BT Group, established to challenge the traditional ways of buying goods and services by simplifying processes and introducing new technology and partnership-based approaches to the way BT Group works with suppliers and start-ups.
Based in Dublin, which has established itself as a hub for many ‘Big Tech’ businesses as well as technology start-ups, the company manages and influences a budget of around €14.8bn (£13bn) and draws on the capital’s diverse and tech-savvy talent pool in the Republic of Ireland.
BT Sourced lead BT Group’s drive towards sustainable sourcing, using its buying power to influence the company’s supply chain and boost supplier diversity. BT Group’s ambition is to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain by 42% by 2030/31.
About BT Group:
BT Group is the UK’s leading provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications and related secure digital products, solutions and services. We also provide managed telecommunications, security and network & IT infrastructure services to customers across 180 countries.
BT Group consists of three customer-facing units: Consumer serves individuals and families in the UK; Business covers companies and public services in the UK and internationally; Openreach is an independently governed, wholly owned subsidiary wholesaling fixed access infrastructure services to its customers - over 700 communications providers across the UK.
British Telecommunications plc is a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
For more information, visit www.bt.com/about .
