Regional Sourcing Manager: Agrega

Job number	4594BR
Job title	Regional Sourcing Manager: Agrega
Location/City	Cape Town
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	Agrega is a specialist procurement company. It is owned by BAT and ABI (the partners). Agrega is the integrated solution for the partner’s procurement organization. Agrega manages the procurement of “cross industry” indirect goods and services, where scale and knowledge opportunities exist. Key Accountabilities: Strategic sourcing activities at a local/multi country level ; executing the category / business strategy.  Ensure execution of all supplier management activities. Business Responsible for the execution of the geographic category strategies and development of sourcing plans at a local/regional level.  To ensure the category sourcing and contract (s) meet the business requirements through the execution of the strategic sourcing process.  To apply global policies, standards and platforms including the agreed Sourcing Management methodology and approach and to deliver robust terms and conditions that manages Agrega’s service delivery and commercial risk. Leadership To drive the process of sourcing execution to ensure delivery of the category/business strategy and targets.  To share pro-actively knowledge and best practices amongst the members of the cell/community if applicable. Management To drive and facilitate “source to contract” for specific geographic categories. This includes the resolution of any contracts related issues and may include one-off spend items.  To ensure contracts are completed for all relevant agreements and that SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) have been agreed with the relevant business owner.  To manage negotiation and supplier selection within the framework of the sourcing strategies.  To apply the agreed global policies, standards and platforms.  To capture and report on local/regional compliance using the agreed compliance platform and escalate through local/regional procurement account management.  Provide forecasts on prices and market changes as an input into planning where appropriate.  Provide information on negotiation results (all specs/grades, clear duration, validity for orders or deliveries) from a local/regional perspective in a timely manner to the Operations Manager. Relationship To own commercial supply base management building strong internal and external business relationships to ensure the delivery of the category goals.  To facilitate the creation of supplier SLA’s and performance check-points. Manage and resolve contractual performance issues and escalate where required. Innovation To identify new products and services that may impact on sourcing execution and escalate to the Operations Manager.  Supports the Operation Manager in the review and update of sourcing plans on a periodic basis in alignment with the release of new category activities
Essential requirements	Grade 12 certificate.  Relevant B-Com business qualification.  Experience in managing local/multi country projects and programs to improve performance and deliver service.  Good experience in development of contracts and agreements for low to medium risk categories.  Successful career path for 2-4 years within procurement/supply chain; preferably with a first experience in an above market environment
Desirable requirements	Good level of commercial awareness.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills.  Good negotiation skills and influencing skills: able to influence business partners and suppliers as well as the ability to be assertive if required to ensure compliance to contract.  Strong numerical ability.  Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships working across geographic boundaries.  A focus on customer service delivery and savings. Knowledge General understanding of the supply market, supplier capabilities and competitor activity across various categories and expected trends at a local / geographic level.  Capability of applying supplier management techniques to ensure contracted benefits are delivered.  Basic supplier and contract management experience.  General understanding of financial evaluation and interpretation of supplier’s records and their key cost and business drivers.  General understanding of the category total cost model, cost drivers and all factors needed to ensure a robust agreement for Agrega (including specification and testing requirements).  Intermediate knowledge of procurement processes, methods and techniques, including negotiation skills, e-sourcing tools, e-auctions.  Intermediate knowledge of corporate regulations and legislation to ensure the creation of effective group contracts.  Good understanding of the dynamics of sourcing management at a local level
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. Employment Equity StatementAll applicants with South African citizenship will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Policy and - Plan. Internal candidates who meet the criteria will be considered as first priority. Attention will also be focused on people with disabilities Feedback will not be provided to individuals who have not been invited to interview.
Employing company	Agrega AME
Removal Date	08-Jul-2014