Procurement Sourcing Executive

Your main activity revolves around:

• Source to Contract (Analysis, Sourcing Strategy, Market Engagement, Negotiation, Contract, Implementation)
• Spend and compliance reporting.
• Category Data and Records Management
• Commercial risk management
• Supplier and contract management

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for the execution of the Strategic Sourcing Process within the framework of the approved category strategy and agreed sourcing delivery channel.
• To review and update sourcing plans on a periodic basis in alignment with the release of new updated category strategies.
• To be the category representative for the defined cost reduction and simplification initiatives.
• Where appropriate coordinate supplier management and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers collaborating closely with the appropriate collaborators and business functions including Commercial, Sustainability (incl. Supplier Social Audits) and Risk Pillars.
• Handle and resolve daily operation issues and queries with SNO, Finance, DRBU’s related to the supplier contracts and KPI’s and advance if required.  
• Perform spend analytics, cost / scenario analysis and total cost of ownership benchmarking.
• Be able to advise partners on issues related to compliance to Group Procurement standards, policies and platforms at all times.
• To support reporting on compliance to Policy using the agreed compliance reporting process and advance through relevant route..

What are we looking for?

• Academic qualification (BA or equivalent experience)
• CIPS Corporate Diploma and/or membership of The Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply or equivalent country qualification or membership would be an advantage.
• Experience of sourcing at DRBU level for a period of 3 years minimum.
• Demonstrable level of commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Shown digital skills with previous experience of spend analytics, source to contract, requisition to pay, supply risk and supplier management solutions (e.g. Coupa, Ariba, SAP, Icertis etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Shown negotiation skills and influencing skills, able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability to be outspoken if required to ensure compliance to contract.
• Strong numerical and analytical ability and supporting sophisticated MS Excel skills.

What we offer you?
•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes