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Senior Manager - Direct Materials Procurement

Reynolds American is evolving 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! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Direct Materials Procurement in Winston-Salem.

The Senior Manager, Direct Materials Procurement will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing of raw materials and managing direct materials procurement projects at R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for raw materials, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
• Maximize and review materials localization opportunities to support strategic sourcing goals.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to secure advantageous terms.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuous supply of raw materials.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead and manage procurement-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget and quality standards.
• Serve as the main point of contact for other Markets to understand their material needs and align them with local sourcing capabilities.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including R&D, production, and quality assurance teams, to support new product development and other strategic initiatives.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and budgets, and monitor progress against these plans, with responsibility for functional performance and results.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement activities, including spend analysis, cost savings, and supplier performance, to guide executive and operational decision making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of procurement professionals.
• Set clear goals and expectations for the team and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.
• Identify potential supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and maintain continuity in the supply of critical materials.
• Responsible for mitigating risk related to single source materials through negotiation with suppliers (Robust BCP) and finding and qualifying alternative sources and reviewing submissions plan.
• Implement the company's annual savings plan for all Direct Materials Categories.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, commodity prices, and economic indicators to make informed decisions that mitigate cost fluctuations.
• Estimate price inflation expectations which will be included in the Financial Planning Cycle, impacting company-wide budgeting decisions.
• Collaborate closely with quality teams to establish and enforce strict quality standards for procured materials, ensuring they meet or exceed product specifications.
• Ensure quality KPI's are in place and reviewed during the Performance meetings and proper actions plans are in place to address issues.
• Collaborate with the Global Procurement team to ensure that the company's needs and opportunities are identified and translated into projects aimed at delivering savings.
• Act as the central liaison with other Markets to gather requirements and identify local sourcing options in the U.S.
• Collaborate with the legal and compliance teams to ensure that procurement activities adhere to relevant regulations in the U.S.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience as a New Product Introduction Analyst, Logistics Manager, or a related procurement role.
• The 3 years of experience must include experience with:
• supply chain, especially raw materials sourcing and project management in the tobacco industry;
• finance and accounting, including budgeting, cost control, treasury, and business case evaluation;
• materials used in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Cigarettes, Traditional Oral, Modern Oral, and vapor products;
• internal and third-party manufacturing processes;
• production planning (demand forecasting, Purchase Order placement, and capacity);
• risk management, including geopolitical risk, currency fluctuations, trade barriers, risk models, scenario planning, contractual risk mitigation, risk dashboards, and KPIs;
• critical materials identification and business continuity planning.
• Must travel 5% domestically and internationally to visit suppliers and sites.
• Telecommuting is permitted 2 days per week within the same geographic location as the assigned office location.

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SALARY AND 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
• Your journey with us is not limited by boundaries; it is propelled by your aspirations. Join us at Reynolds American and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression is not just a statement it is a reality, we are eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You will have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership