Reynolds American

Sr Buyer

Posted on: 23 Oct 2021

Salem, MA

Job Description

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 shortand 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.

CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?

Have you had experience negotiating contracts?
SAP experience? iCertis experience? Coupa experience?

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 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

Reynolds American

Winston-Salem, NC

Reynolds American, Inc. is an American tobacco company which is a subsidiary of British American Tobacco and is the second-largest tobacco company in the United States. Its holdings include R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, American Snuff Company (formerly Conwood Company), Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, and Niconovum AB.

Reynolds American's subsidiaries manufacture and market a variety of tobacco products, including cigarettes (Newport, Camel, Pall Mall, Kent, Doral, Misty, Capri, and Natural American Spirit brands) and moist snuff (Grizzly and Kodiak brands).

In 2010, Reynolds American's operating companies sold about 28% of all cigarettes sold in the U.S. In July 2014, Reynolds American announced the purchase of Lorillard Tobacco Company in a deal valued at $27 billion. In January 2017, Reynolds American agreed to be purchased by British American Tobacco for $49.4 billion.