Job Description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!BAT MALAYSIA IS LOOKING FOR SENIOR PROCUREMENT MANAGERSENIORITY LEVEL: Senior LevelFUNCTION: Operations - ProcurementSALARY RANGE: Driven market salary + Bonus scheme + Excellent benefitsLOCATION: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVESThis role will be the lead for Direct and Indirect Procurement and focus on building strategy, delivering smart spend management, enabling innovation and building quality partnerships, both internally and externally.

• Reports to: Area Procurement Business Manager
• Reporting Level: Leads Self & Others

Disclaimer: We do not have any available vacancy at the moment and this posting is strictly for pipelining purpose only. We will get in touch with you as soon as there is an available vacancy.WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• To lead the team to drive cost optimization, productivity saving and lead the process of sourcing execution to ensure delivery of the category strategy and targets against requisite timeframes
• Apply global policies, standards and platforms including the agreed strategic sourcing process to deliver robust terms and conditions that leads Procurement's service delivery and commercial risk
• Ensuring and implement sustainability policy and corporate social responsibility program while dealing with third party management (where applicable)
• Be responsible for the execution of category strategies and development of sourcing plans at end market level
• To review and update sourcing plans on a periodic basis in alignment with the release of new updated category strategies
• Pro-actively share knowledge, best practices amongst the members of the Procurement community and identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities
• Build strong internal and external business relationships to ensure the delivery of the category strategy
• Act as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) within the region, global, where required, and input into supplier business reviews

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's degree in: Economy, Business, Supply Chain or similar
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Procurement or other related experience with a minimum of 2 years leading category/team
• High level of commercial awareness and project Management
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal & communication skills
• A focus on service delivery and savings along with the ability to drive innovation and change
• An advanced knowledge of procurement processes, methods, and techniques, including advanced negotiation& influencing skills
• Ability to perform in complex cross-functional, global, business environment and handle multiple tasks successfully
• Detailed knowledge of supply market, supplier capabilities, competitor activity, and expected trends at a geographic

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.Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of 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, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an 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 .If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.

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