Sourcing Officer

Conduct sourcing for BAU and projects as well as admin support to add value to the company; including compliance with region and corporate information requirements.

Key Accountabilities

ia. Business

• Conversion and management of SRM/SAP purchase orders

• Maintain and update knowledge on supplier adoption process and SAP SRM functionality

• Provide commercial support to Indirect Procurement Manager as required

• Manage RFQ processes both manually and electronically

• Contribute to the Cost Reduction Programme in accordance with agreed savings targets

• Define catalogue content in line with format and structure defined by the global template in cooperation with sourcing manager / e-procurement champion

• Support supplier in catalogue development and registration

• Validate and approve catalogue in terms of technical issues – final sign off by sourcing/commodity manager

• Integrate catalogue on SAP SRM

• Lead user data and catalogue maintenance

• Maintain/Develop the IP reporting

ib. People

• Be open minded to adapt with BAT way working

• Be responsible for own development through team coaching, mentoring and feedback

• Develop team spirit within procurement function through supporting, challenging, contribute solutions for team’s issue.

• Build effective relations and network with other functions

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Ability to take responsibility for deliverables and activities and work with limited supervision

• Good communication skills

• Analytical and structured thinker

• Deductive reasoning skills

Key Success Factors

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally.

• Commercial approach to all activities.

• Good administrative and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work

• Good communication skills in dealing with internal and external contacts

• Sensitivity in dealing with confidential information