Overview

Regional Sourcing Manager

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

The role is responsible for strategic sourcing activities at a local/multi country level; executing the category / business strategy and ensure execution of all supplier management activities. The role holder will also ensure contracts are in place which fulfils the customer requirements whilst also meeting the needs of the business. He/she will select the right suppliers and puts contingency suppliers in place to manage risk on behalf of the business.

Reports to: The Manager of Operations Business Procurement

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

  • Manage the execution of the geographic category strategies and development of sourcing plans at a local/regional level.
  • Drive the process of sourcing execution to ensure delivery of the category/business strategy and targets.
  • Drive and facilitate “source to contract” for specific geographic categories. This includes the resolution of any contracts related issues and may include one-off spend items.
  • To ensure contracts are completed for all relevant agreements and that SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) have been agreed with the relevant business owner.
  • To manage negotiation and supplier selection within the framework of the sourcing strategies.
  • Provide forecasts on prices and market changes as an input into planning where appropriate.
  • Provide information on negotiation results (all specs/grades, clear duration, validity for orders or deliveries) from a local/regional perspective in a timely manner to the Operations Manager.
    CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
  • Do you have experience within the Procurement/Supply Chain domain?
    ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
  • 2-4 years working experience within Procurement/Supply Chain domain
  • Education: minimum Bachelor’s degree
  • FMCG experience will serve as an advantage
  • Relevant business qualifications within the Supply Chain, Procurement realm would serve as an advantage
  • Member of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (UK) – would represent an advantage
  • Registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
  • Strong numerical ability.
  • French – basic knowledge -would be an advantage
  • Good negotiation skills and influencing skills
  • General understanding of the supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity across various categories and expected trends at a local / geographic level (SAA, ECAA and WAA)
  • Good experience in development of contracts and agreements for low to medium risk categories
    WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of crafting A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
Seal Award winner – one of 50 most balanced companies
ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

 

  • The role is responsible for strategic sourcing activities at a local/multi country level; executing the category / business strategy and ensure execution of all supplier management activities. The role holder will also ensure contracts are in place which fulfils the customer requirements whilst also meeting the needs of the business.
  • He/she will select the right suppliers and puts contingency suppliers in place to manage risk on behalf of the business.

Reports to: The Manager of Operations Business Procurement

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

  • Manage the execution of the geographic category strategies and development of sourcing plans at a local/regional level.
  • Drive the process of sourcing execution to ensure delivery of the category/business strategy and targets.
  • Drive and facilitate “source to contract” for specific geographic categories. This includes the resolution of any contracts related issues and may include one-off spend items.
  • To ensure contracts are completed for all relevant agreements and that SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) have been agreed with the relevant business owner.
  • To manage negotiation and supplier selection within the framework of the sourcing strategies.
  • Provide forecasts on prices and market changes as an input into planning where appropriate.
  • Provide information on negotiation results (all specs/grades, clear duration, validity for orders or deliveries) from a local/regional perspective in a timely manner to the Operations Manager.
    CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

Do you have experience within the Procurement/Supply Chain domain?
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • 2-4 years working experience within Procurement/Supply Chain domain
  • Education: minimum Bachelor’s degree
  • FMCG experience will serve as an advantage
  • Relevant business qualifications within the Supply Chain, Procurement realm would serve as an advantage
  • Member of CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies (UK) – would represent an advantage
  • Registered with Kenya Institute of Supplies Management
  • Strong numerical ability.
  • French – basic knowledge -would be an advantage
  • Good negotiation skills and influencing skills
  • General understanding of the supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity across various categories and expected trends at a local / geographic level (SAA, ECAA and WAA)
  • Good experience in development of contracts and agreements for low to medium risk categories

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of crafting A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

 

Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
Seal Award winner – one of 50 most balanced companies
BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

 

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

 

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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About British American Tobacco

Few companies founded in 1902 are still going from strength to strength. Fewer still are leaders in more than 55 markets. And with one billion adult smokers around the world, we manufacture the cigarettes chosen by around one in eight of them. We take our business and our impact very seriously. We know the tobacco industry is a controversial one, and so it’s all the more important that we act responsibly, from the sourcing of tobacco leaf right through to how we market our products to adult consumers. Global to local Our business operates at a local, as well as global, level. We don’t own tobacco farms or directly employ farmers. More than 1,000 BAT leaf technicians worldwide support some 90,000 contracted farmers worldwide. We are a part of many local communities - both large and small - around the world, and in many countries we are the top employer and the company of choice for people employed at every stage of our supply chain. In 2015, we sold 663 billion cigarettes, made in 44 factories in 41 countries. We employ more than 50,000 people worldwide, with many more indirectly employed through our supply chain. British American Tobacco alone contributed approximately £30 billion to governments worldwide in excise and other taxes in 2015. Acting responsibly We take pride in the responsible way that our businesses are run. And the recognition and awards we’ve received over the decades show it’s not just us who think we’re doing the right thing. We were the first tobacco company to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2002 - and we’ve been included every year since. We know that in order to continue our success and grow our business we need to operate sustainably. And that will depend on us satisfying not only our shareholders, but also our many other stakeholders.