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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!

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for Marketing-related indirect materials and services across all RAI operating companies, overseeing approximately $90M in annual expenditure. The position focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings and efficiency, supporting ESG and sustainability initiatives, and ensuring alignment with both RAI and Global Procurement objectives. The role partners closely with Marketing stakeholders to understand business needs, influence demand planning, conduct spend analysis, support budgeting activities, lead sourcing initiatives, contribute to supplier performance management, and participate in supplier negotiations to maximize value and business outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management: Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels, understands business needs, and aligns procurement priorities accordingly.
• Strategic Thinking & Value Creation: Understands business objectives, challenges requirements constructively, and drives procurement initiatives that deliver measurable value.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Gains stakeholder buy-in, promotes procurement policies and best practices, and supports conflict resolution through effective negotiation and facilitation.
• Networking & Collaboration: Develops strong internal and external networks to drive engagement, accelerate decision-making, and achieve business objectives.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses data, market insights, and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Technology & Continuous Improvement: Embraces procurement systems, tools, and digital solutions while actively supporting transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Communication & Accountability: Communicates clearly and concisely, provides constructive feedback, promotes collaboration, and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Financial & Problem-Solving Skills: Applies financial acumen and root-cause analysis to make sound decisions, solve complex issues, and support business performance.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and RFx processes, including requirement gathering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract execution, and implementation.
• Strong background in supplier relationship management, performance tracking, and supplier development.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and risk assessments to identify supply risks, market trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Demonstrated procurement experience with responsibility for supplier relationships, category management, negotiations, vendor performance, risk mitigation, and value creation initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, governance, and policy adherence.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience driving change management initiatives and ensuring successful execution of procurement strategies.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, ERP, contract management, and analytics platforms (such as SAP, Coupa, iCertis, Power BI, or equivalent systems).
• Experience supporting Marketing Procurement categories is preferred; however, candidates with strong procurement experience across other indirect categories will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years of relevant procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management experience. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Beneficial

• CPM, CPSM, ISM, or other Procurement certifications.
• Project Management certification or training.
• Negotiation training/certifications.
• Exposure to finance, budgeting, or value tracking activities.

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.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

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 skills.
• We prioritize continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. We are also committed to 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 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 status protected by law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at wppgeneral@RJRT.com

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