Climate Capability Manager - Directs

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. 
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

BAT UKIS LOOKING FOR A CLIMATE CAPABILITY MANAGER - DIRECTS

JOB TYPE: Permanent

FUNCTION:Operations

SALARY RANGE:Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION:London, United Kingdom

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

To handle & implement sustainability initiatives within the Indirect category scope, ensuring alignment with global procurement strategy & corporate sustainability targets. The role focuses on delivering measurable environmental impact to accelerate our decarbonisation goals.

Key objectives include:

• Implement Directs category-specific emissions reduction plans aligned with organizational sustainability goals.
• Strengthen emissions glidepath.

• Implement Deforestation plans aligned with organizational sustainability goals.
• Expand and accelerate LCA, primary data, and product carbon footprint programme for Directs suppliers.
• Support Global directs category team with supplier engagements during SRM reviews and supplier engagements to drive sustainability outcomes.
• Drive early adoption of data driven, tech -enabled solutions to accelerate digital transformation in sustainability.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization? 

The role enables BAT’s sustainable ambition by driving actionable emissions reduction, building supplier and internal capability and ensuring compliance.

ROLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES 

• Document end-to-end Directs category primary data governance process. Establish and maintain supplier data management processes.
• Deliver sustainability critical metrics related to Climate and Deforestation.
• Supervise and report progress against agreed targets.
• Collaborate with global category teams to accelerate capability-building initiatives for Directs category suppliers. Develop training and best-practice sharing programs.
• Scale product carbon footprint measurement across Directs suppliers and drive primary data collection to improve accuracy and transparency.
• Support Global Category teams in supplier engagements focused on scaling primary data collection.
• Work closely with procurement functions, sustainability CoE, legal, finance, and operations and contribute to sustainability reporting and assurance processes.
• Support benchmarking efforts against industry standards and continuously evaluate and improve internal sustainability practices.
• Digital Transformation - Define Directs category specification needs for digital transformation, align with digital leads to plan and implement initiatives and support Digital Sustainability tower projects.
• Perform Directs category self-health checks and ensure audit readiness and compliance with regulations.
• Act as team champion for consolidating environmental performance data, prepare Sustainability tracking & monitoring, and communications for environmental bulletin

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Proven experience in Procurement, Sustainability, or Operations within a global organization.
• Understanding of ESG principles, procurement processes, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge in procurement practices including category management and sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of supplier climate programs and supplier enablement initiatives
• Experience in strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) to drive sustainability objectives.
• Extensive knowledge of supply markets, supplier capabilities, and competitor trends.
• Advanced proficiency in data analysis to support sustainability in procurement.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Understanding of sustainability practices, frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of procurement principles, including category management and sourcing strategies.
• Experience in managing risk, process governance, and ensuring audit compliance.
• Experience in leading cross functional projects (end markets/ global)
• Experience in conducting learning and development programs for internal and external partners.
• Ability to work across markets and functions, encouraging cohesion and collaboration.
• Speed and timely delivery of category plans aligned with sustainability objectives.
• Strong data analytical capabilities for data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective relationships across geographic boundaries.
• Demonstrates agility and adaptability.
• Passionate about delivering measurable results

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Relevant Business /Engineering / Environment Science / Supply Chain qualifications.

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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.