Procurement Executive

**About us**

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by over 27,500 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo. Our agility and entrepreneurial spirit, alongside award winning development programmes, enable innovation and success while creating exciting and rewarding career choices. As we move forward, our customers will be at the heart of what we do, evolving to needs and expectations and committing to a more meaningful contribution to harm reduction by building a successful business. Integral to our long-term success is our sustainability strategy, behaving responsibly and supporting our ambitions, all underpinned by high governance. Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.
**The role**

Location: Madrid, Spain The Procurement Executive will be part of a team based in Madrid and responsible for the Procurement processes since sourcing to contract, including planning and demand, performance, and risk management of the assigned local spending categories (Marketing Materials & Services and Corporate Services) to support Altadis trade marketing activities.
**Key accountabilities**
- Consolidation of procurement requirements and exploitation of potential synergies for assigned categories - Identification and contracting of local vendors with optimum results through a lead of the tender, negotiation and supplier selection process for the assigned categories. - Building value-adding business relationship with vendors, internal customers and Group stakeholders - Operation in cross-functional teams with HR, Finance, IT, Legal and Operating Company representatives, delivering a substantial contribution to the pre-defined and agreed objectives. - Implementation and development of appropriate professional expertise within the sourcing function - Ensuring individual and organizational adherence to procurement compliance objectives. - Reporting, analysis of procurement activities and supporting the Cluster Manager in annual setting of targets and strategic planning. - Lead and support of internal users in definition of specifications, planning and follow-up actions - Propose and manage categories improvement projects - Leveraging and implementing best-in-class practices
**Skills & experience**
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Procurement or Marketing / Sales with exposure to a multinational environment, preferably, within a FCMG company. - University Degree - Diploma from a recognized procurement institute is a plus. - Excellent presentation and project management skills. - In-depth knowledge of marketing (Digital marketing experience is a plus) - Good command in financial analysis - In depth knowledge of negotiation and influencing techniques - Flexibility and adaptability is a must - High communication and interpersonal skills - Office Advanced, SAP intermediate and RFx/E-Acutions platforms Intermediate. - Advanced English level
**What we offer**

Imperial Brands offers a competitive salary package, 26 days of holidays plus 2 additional days for Christmas and all Spanish public holidays Be part of an international team, dynamic and friendly environment where every day is a different day. Dedicated time for your professional development (Career Development programs, Mentorship opportunities, and access to Learning courses)
**Next steps