Job Details
**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!**
**SENIORITY LEVEL:** **Junior Level**
**FUNCTION: Operations**
**LOCATION: Winston Salem, USA**
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
**Reports to:** Senior Manager, Procurement
**Reporting Level:** 0
**Geographic Scope:** DRBU
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
* Lead Procurement cross-functional teams by coordinating all business activities to achieve purchase decisions which deliver the highest quality, reliability, and value to meet Company requirements.
* Develop, advocate and implement sourcing and negotiation strategies for key spend areas to achieve short and long-term savings targets.
* Develop and maintain category profiles (demand & supply profile, SWOT, key stakeholders list, cost model,etc.).
* Maintain metrics for process improvement, supplier management and management reporting.
* Implement performance guarantee contracts to minimize RJRT risk and increase supplier accountability fornon-performance.
* Collaborate with client groups to define and communicate material or service specifications and requirements.
* Plan, manage and coordinate multiple category sourcing projects to ensure the desired business results are achieved based on best total value (quality, delivery, savings, etc).
* Analyze quotations for accuracy, completion, contract compliance and make sourcing recommendations.
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
* Contract negotiations experience
* Ability to make sound and timely decisions in a fast-paced environment
* Strong analytical skills
* Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
* Strong project and time management
* Strong functional knowledge of computers and information systems
* Self-motivated, energetic, flexible, and adaptable to change
**BENEFICIAL**
* Scientific/Regulatory support experience, particularly in the area of procurement contracts for clinical studies, bioanalytical, and regulatory services
* Knowledge of and/or experience working in a regulated environment
**WE ARE REYNOLDS AMERICANA 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 Womens Day Best Practice winner
* Seal Award winner one of 50 most sustainable companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
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!**