*what are the key objectives and expectations from this role?*
to manage the strategic sourcing of materials and services for british american tobacco through the development of innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies to deliver a significant competitive advantage for the company.
*what you will be accountable for*
- actively collaborate with client groups to define and communicate material or service specifications and requirements.
- plan, manage and coordinate category sourcing projects to ensure the desired business results are achieved based on best total value (quality, delivery, savings, etc.).
- analyse quotations for accuracy, completion, contract compliance and make sourcing recommendations.
- manage day-to-day supplier interfaces including contract negotiation, pricing, purchase orders, discrepancies, project completion, metrics, etc.
- communicate with internal clients, suppliers, and other procurement staff to ensure the timely delivery of required materials or services.
- support strategic planning and the procurement process for assigned materials and services while exercising good business and analytical skills.
- develop, manage, and maintain supplier relationships which provides a competitive advantage.
- utilizing third party resources, manage the creation and management of contracts, rfx initiatives, project savings in the eprocurement tool and the execution of accompanying purchase orders.
- perform spend analysis, category analysis and develop recommendations for issue resolution.
- build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
- manage special projects and/or assignments as required, using approved guidelines.
- supplier relationship management (srm) - conduct periodic srm performance reviews with key suppliers to drive performance and commercial benefits for the business.
*experience, skills and knowledge*
- ability to make sound and timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- strong project and time management
- strong functional knowledge of computers and information systems
- driven, energetic, flexible, and adaptable to change
- must be able to understand, review, negotiate, and maintain various agreement types
- strong sense of ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
*education / qualifications / certifications required*
- high school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of relevant work experience, or associates with 4+ years of experience, or bachelor’s degree in business, engineering or related field and 2+ years relevant work experience
- proficiency in microsoft office suite (excel, word, powerpoint, powerbi, etc.)
*beneficial*
- *scientific/regulatory experience, particularly in the areas of procurement contracts for clinical studies, bioanalytical, and regulatory services is highly recommended.*:
- * knowledge of premarket tobacco product application (pmta) and modified risk tobacco product application (mrpta) is a plus