Reynolds American is evolving at pace - truly 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 a part of this journey!

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A Procurement Services & Compliance Sr. Manager

SENIORITY LEVEL: Mid Senior Level

FUNCTION: Operations

LOCATION: Winston-Salem, NC

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

Business

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  Lead Procurement Continuous Improvement processes in RAI, including running focus groups, trainings and being the key role championing and leading procurement process deployment in the business.
• Lead the deployment in RAI of new Procurement processes and WOW in alignment with Global Procurement
• Responsible for building training materials and delivering ongoing training to the Procurement team as well as to the Business functions with regards to Procurement policy and processes
• Responsible for supporting Strategy and Planning Director in the definition of Procurement OSD Plans
• Support Strategy and Planning Director to manage the delivery of the Procurement roadmap and support progress tracking and visibility

Leadership

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  To act as subject matter expert for Procurement in relation to Process, Technology and Data/Insights.
• To promote continuous improvement through owning the processes and driving a data quality mindset.
• Represent the Procurement function and the Strategy & Planning team within various forums and to drive necessary cross functional alignment, support and engagement.
• To own deployment of the Procurement roadmap and drive the action owners accordingly.

Management

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  Manage and collate Procurement’s overall tracking and reporting, progress and inputs for the follow up and definition of RAI’s Procurement Strategy and annual sourcing plans.
• Engage Procurement team to ensure traction and influence activity accordingly and engagement to Global Operating Model, new ways of working while providing leadership and direction to Procurement personnel related to compliance activities.
• Own the Procurement processes and its governance aligned with BAT’s and local control processes while ensuring these remain suitable, are appropriately acknowledged and understood by all in the procurement department as well as any relevant cross-functional area.
• Manage the Implementation in RAI’s companies of the changes in processes and ways of working in alignment with Global Procurement Strategy
• Drive the Continuous Improvement (CI) process across the Procurement team (local and Global) and all business areas in RAI, by getting all relevant inputs/feedback defining action plans, prioritising the implementation, and tracking of actions to ensure the delivery of new processes implementation.
• Responsible for driving, from Procurement side, the implementation and utilization of all Procurement data and systems including strategic sourcing system, contract management system, spend analytics applications, supplier information system, Procurement SharePoint, and Procurement’s utilization of system applications such as SAP, Coupa, Content Enablement, iCertis, etc.
• Conduct business process analysis and documentation, through internal and external benchmarking, to develop and implement improvement in processes and systems, as well to evaluate of tools and applications to enhance the overall effectiveness of the Procurement team.
• Develop and implement metrics (KPI’s) designed to measure organizational and supply base performance, as well as the developments of effective tracking and reporting against these metrics.
• Consolidate and provide tracking/reporting on the Procurement Strategy roadmap progress while making updates/recommendations to the Procurement Leadership Team (PLT).
• Drive the reporting processes and oversee the data and analytic touchpoints to ensure that RAI Procurement team has the required visibility, as well as to ensure that such insights are being made readily available to them.
• Support the implementation of Procurement’s ESG initiatives as well as progress with the overall Procurement ESG Procurement glidepath.
• Manage and own the Supplier Onboarding overall process; act as the main point of contact within the cross-functional teams that own the sub-process embedded in the overarching process such as: Coupa Risk Assessment (CRA), DBS Cybersecurity, Fieldglass Onboarding, Fieldglass, Contingent Labour, Finance-VMMR/MDG, SRM Training, Avetta Screening, FDA Relevant, Denied Parties & Sanctions Screenings of Foreign Parties, Supplier Code of Conduct and others.
• Define Performance Objectives for his/her direct report, in alignment with Procurement Director of Strategy and Planning, as well with Procurement function objectives, while providing ongoing follow up and feedback.

Relationships

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  Maintain relationships with Global Procurement team for overall alignment, CI process delivery within others.
• Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with internal and external cross-functional teams such LEX, Operations, Finance, DBS, GBS, Communication/Hub/SharePoint Admin, as well as with Business Users and functional partners for overall communication, process and compliance alignment.

Innovation

• Be at the outlook for continuous improvement opportunities in processes, reporting and data quality, undertaking a periodic review of how Procurement functions are performing, making recommendations on next steps, creating interactive ways for procurement personnel and onboarding trainings, as well as potential development to Procurement Leadership Team (PLT).

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

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  Company-wide understanding of Procurement and related areas core processes (ie requisition to pay), its supporting tools and demonstrable benefits of cross functional partnership and relationships.
• Clear progress in terms of data and reporting (fast and tech savvy).
• Ability to communicate in simple ways and influence people
• Develop strong partnership with key internal stakeholders (within Procurement and the business) at local and global level
• High satisfaction scores from the procurement community, and other internal stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

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  Experienced Procurement practitioner and Supplier Management subject matter expert gained through a minimum of 7-10 years of operational experience.
• In depth understanding of procurement best practice with particular focus on its governance, planning and digital tools.
• SAP & Coupa system knowledge, ability to analyse the data and turn it into action.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s in science Degree in Business administration, Supply Chain, Finance and/or Engineering fields. Preferred Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Previous Experience in Procurement or in Requisition to Pay Process
• Project management and personnel management
• Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting in terms of budgeting, cost, management, financial accounting, treasury, risk management and/or business cases evaluation, etc.
• Familiarity with relevant legislative, regulatory requirements and ESG, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risk.

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
• Reynolds American certified as Great Place to Work
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 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:

• Company vehicle for eligible employees
• Cell phone allowance for eligible employees
• 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 3% 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 in 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 counseling sessions, per each issue, each calendar year for employees and/or their family members
• Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
• Company paid accidental death or dismemberment coverage of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum) through AD&D insurance
• 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
• Foundation Scholarship Program
• Confidential personal financial counselling service
• On-site health clinics and fitness centers at corporate, research and manufacturing locations
• A matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
• Health-care advocacy service
• Volunteer service opportunities
• Federal credit union membership through Allegacy Federal Credit Union
• Extensive training opportunities
• 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 pro-rated days during first year of service; Senior Director and Officers receive 25 pro-rated days during first year of service).
  • Holidays (Company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
  • Parental Leave/Reduced Work Schedule
  • 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 that welcome opportunities for growth. 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.