Procurement Manager

Job number	4035BR
Job title	Procurement Manager
Location/City	Luanda
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	The End Market Procurement Business Manager manages the relationship with end market customers of procurement to ensure their procurement needs are fulfilled and balanced with the needs of the business. To act as the interface with local budget holders at end market level ensuring the delivery of both their service requirements and those of procurement. To undertake sourcing activities for a number of categories that are managed at end market level (i.e. not globally or geographically managed). Key Deliverables Business To manage the customer relationship and all aspects of procurement related customer service for their appointed end market.  To understand customer/business unit requirements including their business goals, targets, initiatives, directions and supplier performance requirements for their appointed end market.  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 ensure all contracts are agreed with the relevant business owner.  To collate all relevant end market business unit procurement requirements, providing the necessary information to ensure robust planning, budget and target setting. Leadership To own the relationship between procurement and its customers at end market level.  To challenge demand and requirements and manage customer expectations to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.  To communicate appropriate supply chain and procurement messages regarding strategies, process and policies to customers, to ensure compliance and engender a common understanding of each others goals and targets.  Responsible for approving supplier selection for categories managed at an end market level. Management Responsible for imple menting global and geographic category strategies and sourcing plans at end market level.  To ensure the business is compliant with procurement policy and actively manage any compliance issues.  To use a consistent approach using the agreed global policies, standards and platforms in all day to day tasks.  To mitigate BAT’s exposure to service delivery and commercial risk through the delivery of robust end-market contracts and the management of the business relationship.  To identify the correct route for the resolution of contractual performance issues and manages their resolution.  To coach and develop   direct reports and to ensure they have personal development plans in place. Relationship To build strong multi-level business relationships with end market customers.  To know who their key customer stakeholders are, and to ensure an appropriate plan and approach is in place for each area/function.  To manage any conflicting requirements between customer and procurement at end market level escalating any issues as appropriate.
Essential requirements	Grade 12 certificate.  Bachelor degree in Marketing or Business studies.  Fluent spoken and written Portuguese and English.
Desirable requirements	Good influencing and facilitation skills to act as the interface between end market business units and procurement balancing the optimum delivery of customer requirements with the need to adhere to a global approach.    Experienced in the sourcing process including negotiation and contracts placement   · Understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers. ·  Experience in managing projects, especially to execute category and sourcing strategies at end market level.  Sound knowledge of corporate regulations and local legislation to ensure the creation of effective commercial contracts.  Knowledge of the procurement processes, platforms and policies.
Working at BAT	British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company	British American Tobacco Southern Africa Markets
Removal Date	13-Jun-2014