Sr Sourcing Manager Indirect Operations

British American Tobacco • Clarksville, TN

274d

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving at a pace 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 the change! We are looking for a Sr Sourcing Manager Indirect Operations. This position is located in Clarksville, TN and reports to the Director Indirect Procurement Operations. The role does not have any direct reports and requires 10% travel. The core relationships include key stakeholders and partners across all levels within Reynolds American, the entire Reynolds American Procurement organization, and counterparts with Global BAT, as well as external vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree in Science, Engineering or Business Management, or related field and 5 - 7 years of experience Or Post Graduate Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field and 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience Or 9+ years of work experience.
• Proven experience with manufacturing, logistics and warehouse services procurement leading sourcing initiatives for transportation, warehouse services, intermodal transportation, etc.
• Proficiency with SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Acts as an adaptive innovator, embracing change and learning quickly, adapts quickly to evolving situations, embraces new ideas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience working with Icertis or Coupa.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Analyse 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.
• Develop and maintain strong contingency plans to ensure security of supply for materials or services in scope in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Work closely with Global Procurement 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, cost competitiveness, bring business relevant innovation, drive for ESG KPIs attainment and business risks mitigation.

Benefits

• 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, Vacation, Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Funeral Leave, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Leave, Jury Duty Leave, Military Leave, Released Time for Children's Education, Community Outreach Leave, and other paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree