.**What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?**To manage the strategic sourcing of materials and services for British American Tobacco / Reynolds American 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**- **Travel and Corporate Meetings & Events experience preferred, particularly in the areas of procurement contracts for Travel Management Company and Corporate Meetings & Events Providers