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Sr Manager Procurement Indirect Materials

Reynolds American is evolving at a pace like no other organization.

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 the change!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SR MANAGER PROCUREMENT INDIRECT MATERIALS.

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid Senior Level

FUNCTION: Operations

LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC

ROLE SUMMARY

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

To lead the strategic sourcing of indirect materials and services for Reynolds American for our modern oral (MO) expansion program through the development and execution of innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies to deliver a significant competitive advantage for the company. This position provides leadership, through influence, to a team of Procurement Professionals responsible for end-to-end Procurement of assigned categories related to the MO Expansion Program. This role is responsible for ensuring the smooth deliver, installation and execution of the vital goods and services for the successful delivery of the program goals and objectives. Key elements of the role will be:

• coordination of communication, deliverables and activities across our global colleagues, key partners, suppliers, and senior leadership ensuring engagement and alignment

• project management of the program from a procurement perspective

• leadership through influencing others to ensure the detailed delivery of the needed goods and services

• driving the successful execution of all activities in a timely manner

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to: Sr Director Indirect Procurement

Number of Direct Reports: N/A

Core Relationships Internal – Key customers and partners across all levels within Reynolds American, entire Reynolds American Procurement organization, and counterparts with Global BAT including: Operations Leadership Team ,Operations and Manufacturing teams (including Engineering), Local Finance, Global Procurement team (Global Head of Indirects, Global Category Managers, Global Sourcing Managers, Global Sustainability team, GBS (Cost Rica and Malaysia)

External – Vendors/Suppliers

Geographic Scope: Local

Travel Required: Up to 30%

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Sophisticated at operational execution, finds and resolves bottlenecks, achieves results and meets goals. Acts as an adaptive innovator, adopting change and learning quickly, adapts quickly to evolving situations, accepts new ideas.

• Understands business needs & engages with middle and senior management partners to meet their priorities and requirements and therefore, builds effective, trustful, personal relationships.

• Understands business strategies, objectives & demand forecast. Demonstrates the ability to positively challenge resulting business requirements. Exhibiting the ability to use the wider strategy to help frame plans and decisions.

• Responsible to jointly define and agree what value procurement can add for the business partner community and initiates, plans and drives critical initiatives that deliver against the defined value.

• Highly capable at building a diverse network of contacts, both internally and externally to draw upon to bring experience, value and engagement. Knowing who to contact when something needs to happen quickly, understanding the key decision makers.

• Leads partners, suppliers and teammates in proactively resolving conflict through facilitation, negotiation and influencing.

• Ability to bring others along with you on your journey by building trust and rapport. Able to get your point across in a way that changes others’ behaviours. Proactively Working to influence the customer community to ensure proper policies, tools and processes are being driven to ensure the optimal result of the sourcing activities. Uses active listening, reasoning skills and can inspire confidence in your ideas and concepts.

• Highly proficient in finding gaps, risks and opportunities using data, trends and market forces, driving the move from tactical to strategic and reactive to proactive. Showcasing your ability to measure and record Procurement impact influencing the organization. Applying data to help communicate and story tell to help influence the broader partner community.

• Strong understanding of e-procurement processes, systems and tools and adopts technology and understands the importance of adopting technology to perform their role. Acts as a champion for technology across the organization, using technology daily to perform better in their role.

• Highly skilled at the ability to be concise, accurate and timely in your ability to disseminate information to whomever needs it. An increasing awareness and continuous improvement of your communication style. The ability to keep things concise using plain easily understandable language.

• Leads by example in demonstrating the importance of collaborating seamlessly with co-workers, finding ways to promote unity amongst the team. Understands that collaborating with others to deliver value is key to the success of the company. Provides timely feedback to those around you in a spirit of improvement and community to reduce conflict. Holds themselves and their team accountable and drives outcomes by owning mistakes. Celebrates the success of the team and other individuals.

• Leads efforts to define, plan and tackle common business problems across the function and company applying a Procurement approach. Proactively challenges the status quo and asks questions to understand "root cause" issues and develops a plan to solve problems.

• Continuous Improvement Attitude - Advances continuous improvement programs and transformation initiatives.

• Highly skilled at understanding the financial effects and relationships of various aspects of the business. Has a strong proficiency of applying financial concepts, metrics, and analysis to make sound judgements, decisions, and practices. Highly capable of "speaking the language" of the business and translating Procurement language into language our partners can understand.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Experience conducting and leading the strategic sourcing process to ensure the proper execution of sourcing activities. Experience leading sophisticated negotiations while using the appropriate process and tools.

• Validated experience with project management methodologies, tools and systems

• Ability to communicate effectively upwards and downwards throughout the organization using key tools and programs. The ability to influence and inspire change while ensuring execution

• Proficiency with SAP.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Engineering or Business Management, or related field and 7-10 years of experience Or Post Graduate Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field and 7+ years of relevant work experience Or 12+ years of work experience.

BENEFICIAL

• Continuous improvement background a plus (i.e. Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)

• Proficiency in a Contract Lifecycle Management application (iCertis).

• Proficiency of eRFX applications (Coupa)

• Preferably, candidates that would have experience working in a highly regulated environment.

WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICAN—A member of the BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Reynolds American, 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 REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 British American Tobacco employees across more than 180 markets

• Great Place to Work Certified

• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries

• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in four 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

Have you been on a career break for 18 months or longer? Are you ready to return to your career? If your answers to these questions is yes, we would love to hear from you. Regardless of why you took a break, we value you for all the skills you can bring to the workforce. Reignite your career, work flexibly, be part of a dynamic team and upskill yourself with on-the-job training and development support.

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American.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!

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefit Information

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.

• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent

• Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not

• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)

• Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan

• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year

• Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents

• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)

• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)

• Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support

• Dependent Scholarship Programs

• Free confidential personal financial counselling service

• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations

• A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice

• Health-care concierge service

• Volunteer service opportunities

• Extensive training opportunities

• Company vehicle for eligible employees

• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees

• Paid Leave:

• Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)

• Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).

• Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)

• Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity

• Funeral Leave

• Short-Term Disability Leave

• Long-Term Disability Leave

• Jury Duty Leave

• Military Leave

• Released Time for Children’s Education

• Community Outreach Leave

• Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences, and talents to improve the company's potential for optimally achieving its business objectives!

Reynolds American Inc.and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.