Senior Manager - Direct Materials Procurement

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…