Indirect Sourcing Manager; Logistics Category

Reynolds American is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. We are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Indirect Sourcing Manager (Logistics Category) in Winston Salem, NC

This role will manage the strategic sourcing of materials and services for Reynolds American through the development of innovative and sustainable sourcing strategies to deliver a significant competitive advantage for the company.

• Responsible for the execution of Sourcing Process within the framework of the approved category strategy.
• Develop and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to enable the achievement of business objectives through the identification of the best commercial partners / suppliers.
• Analyze quotations as well as RFP results for accuracy, completion, contract compliance and make sourcing recommendations.
• Perform spend analytics, cost / scenario analysis and total cost of ownership benchmarking.
• Identify spend optimization opportunities to achieve short and long-term savings targets for the categories in scope.
• Developing and maintaining strong contingency plans to ensure security of supply for materials or services in scope(ongoing risk assessment and plans tracking) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Global Procurement (Global Sourcing and Category Managers) to provide inputs in the definition of the global strategies for the categories in scope, as well as to support the deployment of such strategies in the US Market.
• Develop and execute Supplier Relationship Plans for Strategic and Preferred suppliers to improve performance (KPIs measurement), cost competitiveness (when applicable), bring business relevant innovation, drive for ESG KPIs attainment and business risks mitigation.

• B.S. Degree in Business administration or related field with 3 years procurement logistics experience, or an A.A.S. Degree in Engineering or a related field with 6 years procurement logistics experience,
• Proven experience with logistics and warehouse services procurement leading sourcing initiatives for transportation, warehouse services, intermodal transportation, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Proficiency with SAP.(Desirable)

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

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions. Collaboration, inclusion and partnership undermine everything we do here. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

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