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Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.\nTo achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!\nBAT UKIS LOOKING FOR A SENIOR LEAF SOURCING MANAGER\nJOB TYPE: Permanent\nFUNCTION: Operations - Leaf\nSALARY RANGE: Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus\nLOCATION: Southampton, United Kingdom\nRole summary\nWhat are the key objectives and expectations from this role?\nThis is an above market role, that is required to accurately represent the Leaf Function, and strengthen the connection between Regional and Global. Strong skills in the areas of ESG, business, finance, engagement and new categories are required. Technical aspects will be supported by Science, and as part of the Group’s leading technical authority on specific tobacco types. The role is to ensure the leaf product within their remit is effectively handled from seed to smoke whilst delivering the required tobacco grade standards. 3rd party partner management is also a key aspect of the role to strengthen relationships and gain additional flexibility throughout the supply chain of tobacco.\nWhat is the direct impact of this role on the team or organisation?\n\nReports to\n\nGlobal Head of Leaf Sourcing\n\nNumber of Direct Reports\n\n0\n\nCore Relationships\n\nInternal :\nGlobal Leaf (Sourcing, GLP, GLOC, Operations, GLAD, ESG)\nRegional & DRBU Product Managers\nOps Managers & Factories\nGlobal Leaf Quality\nOps Finance\nExternal:\n3rd Party Leaf Suppliers\nSTP and External Auditors\n\nGeographic Scope\n\nRegional\n\nTravel Required\n\nYes\n\nACCOUNTABILITIES\nQuality and Crop Balancing:\nDrives all Leaf Sourcing activities vital to deliver required grade specifications and volumes across all tobacco types for the Group within the origins.\nProactively handles the short and medium-term balancing and usage of supplier crop plans versus Group requirements. \nAccountable for Leaf quality for any Product developments for Next Generation Products and Global Drive Brands.\nApply technical knowledge of tobacco on taste and “on the ground” expertise to forecast potential crop quality or volume issues in advance and offer proactive solutions to mitigate.\nFootprint:\nAccountable along with Head of Global Leaf Sourcing / GLP Manager in the development of local, regional and global strategies to effectively resolve efficient source countries to secure relevant types of tobacco and with which suppliers.\nMarket Intelligence:\nDrives the collation and analysis of market intelligence from various sources, such as information on tobacco grade availability, quality, and market dynamics to influence the Leaf community on major leaf activities and to support GLP UK leaf pricing committee.\nLeadership & Management:\nSupport in delivering effective training programs to ensure necessary skills are learned or knowledge shared to allow resources to better understand leaf quality parameters and the influencing factors.\nServes along with the Senior Leaf Sourcing Manger as a point of contact and coordination for teams in other BAT Functions as it relates to Leaf Sourcing for the region. (End markets, RBU’s, Suppliers)\nRelationship:\nMaintains a robust collaborative connection with the regional business units and blenders to ensure tobacco quality, consistency, and availability is aligned to drive their consumer portfolio agenda. \nMaintains a strong working relationship with leaf partners, collaborators and leaf suppliers within the region to ensure that all operations results are delivered on time.\nExperience, skills, knowledge\nExperience Required\nExtensive knowledge of the complete primary & secondary supply chain: planning, production, processing, blending, logistics and manufacturing.\nInternational experience and knowledge of global governance and corporate processes.\nLeadership skills\nProject management.\nTechnical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required\nStatistics, Accounting, Finance, Financial Mathematics, Economics and Marketing.\nProduct and Process Knowledge - full tobacco & manufacturing cycle\nKnowledge of the producer and consumer market, internal and external.\nProficient English\nEducation / Qualifications / Certifications Required\nBusiness Administration, Accounting, Economics, Engineering or Agronomy.\nPostgraduation in the areas of Business Administration, Marketing, Economics. \nBELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER\nCollaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!\nWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\nWhat we offer you?\nWe offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)\nOur range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.\nYour journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement - it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.\nYou'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.\nWe prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.\nWHY JOIN BAT?\nWe’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute - certified in offering excellent employee conditions.\nAt BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as 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, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.\nWe view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.\nCome bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. 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