Sustainability Capability Manager - NC

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 SUSTAINABILITY CAPABILITY MANAGER - NC

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 New Categories scope, ensuring alignment with global procurement strategy & corporate sustainability targets. The role focuses on delivering measurable environmental impact to accelerate our sustainability goals.

Key objectives include:

• Develop category-specific emissions reduction plans aligned with interpersonal sustainability goals.
• Build internal procurement and supplier capabilities for LCA, primary data, and product carbon footprint measurement.
• Partner with Category teams, R&D and strategic suppliers to embed sustainability into sourcing strategies and SRM.
• Integrate sustainability processes and governance into the procurement operating model.
• 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

• Goal Setting – Define end-to-end sustainability objectives for New Categories in alignment with global procurement and sustainability targets.
• Performance Management - Deliver sustainability critical metrics, including a robust emissions reduction glidepath for New Categories suppliers.
• Capability Building – Plan and implement impactful capability initiatives for New Categories suppliers including Supplier enablement Programme.
• Lead Champion - Internal Procurement Capability Building - Lead Champion for ALL Global Sustainability Centre of Excellence learning and development planning and execution (all categories). Partners with Procurement excellence and transformation for planning and execution.
• Lead Champion - Environment Processes: Lead Champion to maintain and define ALL environment-related processes and partners with Procurement excellence team and transformation Manager for planning and execution.
• Supplier Engagements - Lead planning, organizing, and implementation of category-specific supplier enablement programs to accelerate achieving sustainability targets.
• Data & Carbon Footprint - Drive initiatives to unlock Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), product carbon footprint, and primary data collection.
• Cross Functional Collaborations - Partner with new categories, procurement functions and global sustainability teams to drive sustainability initiatives and accelerate sustainability outcomes, contribute to reporting and assurance processes.
• Continuous Improvement - Perform peer and industry benchmarking, support climate transition planning, and embrace a zero-loss attitude for process optimization. Continuously evaluate New Categories internal sustainability practices for continuous improvement.
• Digital Transformation – Formulate New Categories digital transformation specification requirements and ensure alignment with Digital lead for planning, execution and implementation.
• Risk & Compliance – Performs control self- health checks, manage risk registers, control navigator (self-health, audits for Procurement Sustainability CoE for compliance. Additionally, ensure business and suppliers are ready for regulations.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIAL

Experience Required

• Proven experience in Procurement, Sustainability, or Operations within a global organization.
• Strong understanding of ESG principles, procurement processes, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Knowledge in procurement methodologies, including category management and sourcing strategies.
• Understanding of supplier climate programs and supplier enablement initiatives
• Demonstrated 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, interpretation, and quality assurance to support sustainability in procurement.

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• High level of commercial & sustainability awareness with strong capability in supplier program planning and supplier relationship management.
• Deep understanding of sustainability practices, frameworks, tools, and methodologies.
• Understanding of New Categories business and environment
• Solid understanding of procurement principles, including category management and sourcing strategies.
• Experience in managing risk, process governance, and ensuring audit compliance.

• Proven ability to lead and manage sophisticated, cross-functional projects and high-risk change initiatives.

• Experience in crafting 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 numerical and analytical capabilities for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal partners, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and maintaining effective partnerships across geographic boundaries.
• Demonstrates agility, adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments.
• Passionate about delivering measurable results/ outcomes and actionable business insights.
• Managing digital transformation and integration projects

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• Relevant Business /Engineering / Environment Science / Supply Chain qualifications.
• MCIPS / Master's in business / Environmental Science or equivalent experience is an advantage

BENEFICIAL

• Fosters team Collaboration and cohesion
• Supplier Climate Programme management / SRM /Sourcing Management experience
• Confirmed Organisational Change Background (Supplier related)

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.