Leaf Procurement Manager Africa

The Role

At Imperial Brands, we’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Leaf Procurement Manager to drive our sourcing excellence, deliver on ESG commitments, and future-proof our supply chain. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on a global scale within an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees.

As a key player in our procurement team, you’ll execute our Leaf Procurement Strategy through the pillars of Cost, Cash, ESG, Risk & Governance, and Innovation - ensuring we meet today’s targets while building for tomorrow.

Principle Accountabilities

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of tobacco with robust business continuity plans
• Deliver high-quality leaf purchases aligned with Imperial’s standards
• Drive cost performance and competitive advantage in sourcing
• Manage supplier and government relationships to ensure responsible sourcing
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimise blend quality, cost, and supply chain efficiency
• Contribute to strategic updates and long-term sourcing plans, including ESG and innovation goals

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience in tobacco procurement with strong technical and quality knowledge
• Proven ability to lead change across supply chains and stakeholder groups
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal leadership skills
• Data-driven decision-maker with a global business mindset
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 50% (up to 3 weeks at a time)

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

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 25,000 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 where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  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.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.

Everyone Belongs