**BAT is evolving at pace - truly like no other organisation.
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**To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day.
Come be a part of this journey!
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**BAT Costa Rica IS LOOKING for a** Procurement Finance Specialist
**SENIORITY LEVEL: Non-**management
**FUNCTION**:Finance Accounting Services**
**SALARY RANGE: Excellent benefits + market leading bonus**
**LOCATION: Heredia**
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
Execute tactical negotiations of services and / or indirect products that are under the responsibility of the position, ensuring the supply of the areas proposing the best alternative for the company in terms of cost, characteristics payment term, delivery time and services.
This role is responsible for assisting all users on end markets with their sourcing request, create reports and take actions to ensure the continuity of the procurement process with vendor.
**Reports to**:Tactical Hub Manager
**Reporting Level**:Non**-**Managerial
**Geographic Scope**:Americas
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Support the process of trading goods and/or tactical services required by stakeholders ensuring compliance with the landscape and purchasing policy
- Quote requirements with the best suppliers available on the market ensuring that trading terms are favourable for the company on criteria such as:
- Cost: Price, freight, payment terms.
- Features: Quality, duration, presentation, performance, usage economy.
- Services (Value Added): Delivery time, warranty, support, and maintenance.
- Ensure visibility (through the Purchasing system) of the price list negotiated with suppliers, contracts, and SLAs.
- Update price agreements, vendors, payment terms and delivery times in the purchasing system to ensure purchase orders in accordance with the negotiated terms.
- Comply with the delivery on time and with good quality of the information required by the Local, Regional and Global Purchasing Function.
- Carry out the necessary activities to ensure the fulfilment of the objectives of the GBS Purchasing team.
- Track the purchase order process and provide the necessary information to stakeholders so that they know the status of their requirements.
- Ensure that physical and system records of all information regarding purchase orders and negotiations are up to date for search and audit purposes.
- Ensure efficient service for the delivery of emergency goods or service.
- Contact the stakeholder at the time of receipt of the tickets to ensure the understanding of the requirement.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?
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- Do you have 2-3 years of experience in Procurement Area?
- Do you have experience using Coupa, Ariba, Icertis?
- Do you have an Advance English level?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Experience Required at least 2-3 years in Procurement Area.
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related career
- Advance English Knowledge.
At least C1
- Mastery of computer tools.
Proficiency in Excel
- Demonstrated proficiency in Coupa, Ariba, Icertis knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain smooth, cooperative working relationships with peers, superiors, clients, and suppliers.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with appropriate attention to details, time management
- Always demonstrates professional and ethical behaviour.
- Self-motivated, energetic, flexible, and adaptable to change.
- Good negotiating skills
- Leadership skills
**BENEFICIAL**
- Portuguese is a plus
- Cherwell Knowledge
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow.
This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
**See what is possible for you at BAT.
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- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets.
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries.
- Newly established Tech Hubs building extraordinary capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations.
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner.
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies.
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, 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!