BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO 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!


Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support the negotiation process for goods and/or services required by tactical collaborators ensuring compliance to landscape and purchasing policy
• Find the best suppliers available in the market ensuring that the terms of the deal are favorable for the company on criteria such as:
  • Cost: Price, freight, payment terms.
  • Characteristics: quality, duration, presentation, performance, economy of use
• Services: Time of delivery, warranty, service and maintenance
• Align with timely delivery and quality of the information required by the Local, Regional and Global Purchasing
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of suppliers to ensure that the needs of the organization in terms of goods and services are met.
• Ensure visibility (through the Purchasing system) on the price list negotiated with suppliers, contracts and SLAs.
• Update the procurement system with price agreements, suppliers, payment terms and delivery times
• Track and monitor purchase orders to provide the necessary information to partners
• Daily reviews of the demand requested by the end users and update the system upon receipt of requirements.
• Contact stakeholder to ensure understanding of the requirement
• Weekly and monthly review of planned demand in Coupa to ensure supply on time.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of Procurement processes, methods and techniques
• Understanding of the dynamics of sourcing management
• MS Office – advanced level of knowledge and usage.
• Extract reports and analyse reports’ data accuracy and correctness. Power BI might be a plus.
• Organise and prioritise work for self. Good judgment to identify, assess and resolve issues; tackle problems in a hand-on, insightful and collaborative manner
• Able to adapt the communication style to the audience level, with proven negotiation and influencing skills
• Language dependent & proficient in Russian and English.
• Be able to assess risks and be aware of these, if not able to complete target on time.

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 here.

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.