Global Sourcing Manager - COE (ME/PCBA)

About the Position

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To 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!

British American Tobacco****Indonesia has an exciting opportunity for a Global Sourcing Manager in Malang

Role Purpose

The Global Sourcing Manager-COE is responsible for the execution and governance of the global Source-to-Contract strategy across Electronics (EMS/PCBA) and Mechanical categories. The role ensures delivery of cost, innovation, supply resilience and ESG targets, while acting as a bridge between R&D, Procurement, Operations and the supplier base.

• Responsible for end-to-end sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, and supply chain risk mitigation.
• Requires strong experience in Electronics and/or Mechanical sourcing, negotiation skills, and knowledge of cost models and ESG initiatives.
• Offers competitive compensation, global career growth, and leadership development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end sourcing across NPD and BAU, including strategy development, tendering, negotiation, contracting, and full lifecycle delivery
• Define and execute global sourcing strategies aligned with productivity, cost optimization, and business objectives
• Partner closely with R&D and cross-functional teams to support successful product launches at optimal cost and quality
• Enable dual sourcing and platforming strategies through robust supplier selection and supply base optimization
• Lead supplier selection, SRM, and performance management, leveraging digital tools and governance frameworks
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through should-cost modelling, value stream mapping (VSM), and IWS methodologies
• Lead global contract negotiations and manage contract lifecycle via iCertis, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and compliance
• Develop and execute Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to mitigate risks, support business growth, and enhance supply resilience
• Drive ESG and sustainable procurement initiatives, including CO₂ reduction, recyclability, and waste minimization
• Act as a COE interface, ensuring alignment and effective collaboration across global stakeholders and functions

Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• Strong experience in Electronics (EMS/PCBA, components) and/or Mechanical categories (CMF, tooling)
• Proven track record in global sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiations
• Strong understanding of cost modelling, supplier financials, and market dynamics
• Experience managing NPD programs and complex global cross-functional projects
• Solid understanding of supply chain risk management and resilience strategies, including BCP and dual sourcing

Skills

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Advanced stakeholder management and influencing capability across global and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical capability and data-driven decision-making
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, multicultural, and matrix environment

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
• CIPS or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Lean / IWS methodology experience preferred

We Offer

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our 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
• Your 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.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

About the Company

At BAT, we’re committed to more than just jobs, we’re dedicated to purposeful careers - It's one of the many reasons we have been named as a Global Top Employer for the eighth consecutive year.

We believe that Leadership shouldn’t be confined to titles. It’s a mindset and through our leading Learning and Development programmes, you’ll continuously develop your skills and experience. With our unwavering support, you’ll work in cross functional teams connecting with industry leaders and expanding your professional network.

Join us at BAT, where purpose meets possibility, and your career story unfolds.

Values

At BAT, our values show us the way to bring our purpose to life. Serving as our compass, they navigate every aspect of our path towards A Better Tomorrow™ defining how we innovate, grow, and achieve success while setting high standards for individual achievement and collective progress. Rooted in integrity and collaboration, they empower us as pioneers of change in a world that never stands still ensuring we shape BAT's legacy with confidence and purpose.

• Truly inclusive
• Do the right thing
• Love for our consumer
• Passion to win
• Empowered through trust
• Stronger together