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 - CMO
JOB TYPE: Permanent
FUNCTION:Operations
SALARY RANGE:Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus
LOCATION:Southampton, United Kingdom
ROLE SUMMARY
What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?
The Global Category Lead is responsible for the deployment of the global category strategy in line with the category/categories in scope of the role, specifically:
- Category strategy development, refinement and refresh
- Buying channel spend and compliance reporting (incl. commercial risk management and contract pipeline)
- Strong collaboration with wider BAT Procurement (incl. GBS) to delivery sourcing objectives
- Key partner supplier relationship management
- Peer group and external market network build
What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?
Delivering the buying channels as part of the overall category strategy, whilst ensuring delivery of defined key business targets and supporting key partners of the business through a defined supplier management programme.
ROLE DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Define Global Strategies for the category to achieve the business objectives for the next 1 – 3 yrs
- Implement Buying channel/ sourcing plans in line with global definition and policies
- Lead global and geographic contract negotiations, where appropriate, effectively to deliver robust terms and conditions that handles BAT’s service delivery and commercial risk that represent value for money
- Build strong supplier base relationships and manage negotiation 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
- Ability to understand and communicate 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 added customer value benefits in addition to contracted benefits
- Expertise in successful development of sophisticated, multi-country buying channels, 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
- Experience in leading 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
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.
