Sourcing Specialist - Marketing Point of Sale Materials_

Sourcing Specialist - Marketing Point of Sale MaterialsReynolds 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 PROCESS ENGINEER****SENIORITY LEVEL:** Experienced, Non-Management**FUNCTION:** Procurement**LOCATION:** Winston-Salem, NC, USA**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES****Reports to** – Senior Manager, Marketing (POSM)**Number of Direct Reports** – 0**Core Relationships:****Internal** – Key stakeholders and partners across all levels within Reynolds American, entire Reynolds American Procurementorganization, and counterparts with Global BAT.**External** – Marketing Vendors/Suppliers**Geographic Scope** – Local**Travel Required** –Up to 10%**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**+ **Data Driven** - Capable of finding gaps, risks and opportunities using data, trends and market forces, driving the move from tactical to strategic and reactive to proactive. Showcasing your ability to measure and record Procurement impact influencing the organization. Utilizing data to help communicate and story tell to help influence the broader stakeholder community.+ **Stakeholder Engagement** - Realizes business needs and engages with stakeholders to meet their priorities and requirements and therefore, builds effective, trustful, personal relationships.+ **Communicator** - Developing the ability to be concise, accurate and timely in your ability to disseminate information to whomever needs it. An increasing awareness and continuous improvement of your communication style. The ability to keep things concise using plain easily understandable language.+ **Problem Solver** - Works to define, plan and solve common business problems across the function and company utilizing a Procurement mindset. Challenging the status quo and asks questions to understand "root cause" issues and develops a plan to solve problems.+ **Sourcing Process** - Experience with the strategic sourcing process, supporting the sourcing process to ensure the proper execution of sourcing activities. Experience leading basic negotiations while utilizing the appropriate process and tools.+ **Sourcing Events** - Plans and executes lower complexity sourcing events to create a competitive advantage (e.g. spend reduction, supply security and/or time-to-market). Supports and conducts basic supplier negotiations, awards suppliers and conducts post negotiation debriefs. Ensures proper documentation of events in Coupa tool.+ **Financial Acumen** - Developing the understanding of financial effects and the relationships of various aspects of the business. Capable of applying financial concepts, metrics, and analysis to make sound judgements, decisions, and practices. Also demonstrates the ability to "speak the language" of the business and translating Procurement language into language our stakeholders can understand.+ **Continuous Improvement** - Basic understanding of the need for continuous improvement in their roles and across the company. Familiar with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma, Lean, etc.).**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**+ How do you handle a challenge stakeholder with urgent project timelines?+ What type of environment and management style do you feel that you thrive in?**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**+ Proficiency with SAP.+ Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI, etc.).+ Proficiency in Contract Lifecycle Management application (iCertis).+ Proficiency of eRFX applications (Coupa).+ Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Science, Engineering or Business Management, or related field - Post Graduate Degree in Science, Engineering, Business, or related field - equivalent years of work experience.+ At least 1-3 years of professional business experience with Bachelor's or equivalent degree **OR** at least 1-3 years of professional business experience with a Post Graduate degree **OR** at least 6+ years of professional business experience with no degree.+ Solid experience of Procurement Marketing Materials and Services.+ Solid experience with Point of Sale Merchandizing and Promotional Print.**BENEFICIAL**+ Preferably, candidates would have experience working in a highly regulated environment.+ Experience in vendor management and relationship building.**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**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:+ 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 (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 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).+ Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)+ Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity+ 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 lawOur organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility, and creativity for motivated employees who want to grow their careers. 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email atTalentAcquisition@RJRT.com (TalentAcquisition@RJRT.com.)