Indirects Sourcing Executive at British American Tobacco (BAT)

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Indirects Sourcing Executive

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The Indirects Sourcing Executive will act as the interface with local budget holders, ensuring the delivery of both their service requirements and those of procurement.
• They will undertake indirect sourcing activities for a number of categories that are managed at end market level (i.e. not globally or regionally managed).

Responsibilities
Your key Responsibilities will include:

• To manage the customer relationship and all aspects of procurement related customer service for all Indirects and as may be required.
• To Provide and enable market insight and benchmark across indirect categories. Analyse financial and market data, to build and maintain knowledge on all aspects of supply related external environment, on behalf of our internal customers.
• To identify and Lead innovation to drive cost reduction.
• To manage the local customer relationship for those categories being managed at end market level, shaping demand and compliance where appropriate.
• To deliver end market contracts in conjunction with Legal
• To adopt the most cost-effective purchasing processes to achieve best total acquisition cost and balance the requirements of internal customers & Procurement.
• To challenge demand and requirements and manage customer expectations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
• Management of procurement strategies in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Responsible for implementing regional, global and geographic category strategies and sourcing plans at end market level, ensuring the business is compliant with procurement policy and actively proactively managing any compliance issues.

Key Success Factors:

• Delivery of service level expectations (supply, quality, innovation, risk management)
• Provide a comprehensive sourcing plan with clear timelines.
• Conduct successful negotiations to deliver/exceed expected results
• Delivery of robust commercial contacts consistent with BAT’s standard terms & conditions
• Customer compliance to Supply Chain/Procurement processes and policies
• Driving a customer-focused approach
• Successful delivery when working with a virtual team.

Requirements
What are we looking for:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant Business discipline
• Fluency in English
• 2 - 4 years' experience in sourcing and / or account management.

What do 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.