Strategic Procurement Specialist

hace 12 horas


San Francisco, Heredia, Costa Rica British American Tobacco A tiempo completo

We are evolving at pace, and to achieve our ambition, we seek colleagues who embody our ethos every day.

BAT Costa Rica is seeking a Strategic Procurement Specialist to join its team in Heredia.

This role is responsible for executing tactical negotiations of services and/or indirect products under the position's responsibility, ensuring the supply of areas with the best alternative for the company in terms of cost, characteristics, payment terms, delivery time, and services.

The Strategic Procurement Specialist will assist end markets users with sourcing requests, create reports, and take actions to ensure the continuity of the procurement process with vendors.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Support trading goods and/or tactical services required by stakeholders while ensuring compliance with the purchasing policy landscape
  • Quote requirements with the best suppliers available, ensuring favourable trading terms on criteria such as cost, features, services, and warranties
  • Ensure visibility of negotiated price lists, contracts, and SLAs through the Purchasing system
  • Update price agreements, vendors, payment terms, and delivery times in the purchasing system to align with negotiated terms
  • Deliver information required by Local, Regional, and Global Purchasing Function on time and with good quality
  • Carry out necessary activities to fulfill GBS Purchasing team objectives
  • Track purchase order processes and provide stakeholders with information on requirement status
  • Maintain physical and system records of purchase orders and negotiations for search and audit purposes
  • Provide efficient service for emergency goods or service delivery

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • At least 2-3 years of experience in Procurement Area
  • Familiarity with Coupa, Ariba, Icertis
  • Advanced English language skills (C1 level)
  • Mastery of computer tools, particularly Excel
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Coupa, Ariba, Icertis knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain smooth working relationships with peers, superiors, clients, and suppliers
  • Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively

Beneficial skills include:

  • Portuguese language skills
  • Knowledge of Cherwell

About BAT:

We are committed to creating A Better Tomorrow. Our Purpose drives our people and passion for innovation.

Join us at BAT to discover your potential in a global Top Employer with over 53,000 employees across more than 180 markets, selling brands in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries, and driving sustainability with awards like Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies.



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