Global Sourcing Manager - HR

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 GLOBAL SOURCING MANAGER – HR

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?

The Global Sourcing Manager is responsible for the overall performance (Cost, Quality, Delivery, ESG) and the design/execution of the global category ‘Sourcing to Contract’ strategy, specifically:

• Source to contract (sourcing plan, tender, negotiate and contract)
• Spend and compliance reporting
• Commercial risk management
• Contract Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Peer group or market network build

The Global Sourcing Manager contributes actively to the development of the Category & Supplier Base strategy on his scope.

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

Delivering the sourcing strategy as part of the category strategy and ensuring delivery of defined key business targets and supporting key critical issues of the business through a defined supplier management programme

Accountabilities

• Achieve the annual performance objectives on scope, including but not limited to, total spend expenditure reduction (supplier cost reduction and partners/end user spend optimization), speed/time to market, quality, ESG, innovation etc.
• In this regard, define global sourcing strategies for the category to achieve the business objectives for the next 1 – 2 years, supervised on a monthly basis through appropriate dashboards
• Complete sourcing plans in line with global standards and policies
• Lead global and geographic contract discussions effectively to deliver robust terms and conditions that handles BAT’s service delivery and commercial risk and represents value for money
• Formulate for each tender, in strong relation with partners / end users, the 2 major steps of the tender process: sourcing strategy validation (before launching tender) and supplier award

In this regard:

• Agree with suppliers multi annual cost reduction plans, ensuring all performance levers are activated: detailed cost breakdown challenge, offshoring, value analysis, group alignments, benchmarking
• Arrange with the support of the legal teams the contractual T&C to ensure the highest protection for BAT.
• Ensure that the partners define clear and understandable requirements by reviewing scope of works and suggesting optimization where appropriate
• Challenge users on specifications
• Build strong supplier base relationships and handle discussions and supplier selection within the framework of the category strategies and sourcing strategies
• Lead global and geographic supplier management and drive geographic continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers in coordination with business functions
• Supervise contractual performance in accordance with agreed SLAs to identity and resolve issues, advancing as appropriate
• Check at all time the suppliers financial health and dependency; implement corrective actions accordingly (such as substitution plan)
• Ensure the appropriate interface between the Group and suppliers for the resolution of any major “challenges” (quality & delivery)
• Ability to understand and communicate the individual category strategy to internal partners
• Business Continuity plan execution and pro-active risk management

Experience, skills, knowledge

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Detailed knowledge of supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity, and encouraged trends at a geographic / global level
• In-depth category knowledge and confirmed capability of applying supplier management techniques to deliver contributed benefits in addition to contracted benefits
• Expertise in successful development of sophisticated, multi-country contracts and agreements
• Detailed understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers
• Full understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors needed to ensure a robust agreement for BAT (including specification and testing requirements)
• Understanding of the processes, timelines and constraints for the development and delivery of new products.
• Experience in handling sophisticated global and area projects and programmes to improve performance and deliver service
• Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contract.
• Experience in handling large scale, cross-country projects and programs to improve performance and deliver service

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Category including the external marketplace, key drivers and levers, supply base and balance of power, supplier capabilities and trends
• Strong Partner Management abilities
• Expertise in negotiation skills and influencing skills: able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability to be assertive if required to ensure compliance to contract
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong digital analytical and numerical ability
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships working across geographic boundaries and functions
• A focus on service delivery and savings
• Preferably IWS / Lean Manufacturing experience

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant area
• CIPS Corporate Diploma in Purchasing and/or membership of The Chartered Institute for Purchasing and Supply or equivalent country qualification or membership would be an advantage

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.