Senior Sourcing Manager

About the role

The role is responsible for managing the end-to-end procurement process for Marketing-related indirect materials and services across all RAI operating companies, overseeing approximately $90M in annual expenditure. The position focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings and efficiency, supporting ESG and sustainability initiatives, and ensuring alignment with both RAI and Global Procurement objectives.

Responsibilities

• Builds trusted relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels, understands business needs, and aligns procurement priorities accordingly.
• Understands business objectives, challenges requirements constructively, and drives procurement initiatives that deliver measurable value.
• Gains stakeholder buy-in, promotes procurement policies and best practices, and supports conflict resolution through effective negotiation and facilitation.
• Develops strong internal and external networks to drive engagement, accelerate decision-making, and achieve business objectives.
• Uses data, market insights, and trends to identify risks, opportunities, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Embraces procurement systems, tools, and digital solutions while actively supporting transformation and process improvement initiatives.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, provides constructive feedback, promotes collaboration, and takes ownership of outcomes.
• Applies financial acumen and root-cause analysis to make sound decisions, solve complex issues, and support business performance.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading end-to-end strategic sourcing and RFx processes, including requirement gathering, supplier evaluation, negotiations, contract execution, and implementation.
• Strong background in supplier relationship management, performance tracking, and supplier development.
• Ability to conduct market analysis and risk assessments to identify supply risks, market trends, and sourcing opportunities.
• Demonstrated procurement experience with responsibility for supplier relationships, category management, negotiations, vendor performance, risk mitigation, and value creation initiatives.
• Knowledge of procurement compliance, governance, and policy adherence.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across multiple organizational levels.
• Experience driving change management initiatives and ensuring successful execution of procurement strategies.
• Experience with procurement, sourcing, ERP, contract management, and analytics platforms (such as SAP, Coupa, iCertis, Power BI, or equivalent systems).
• Experience supporting Marketing Procurement categories is preferred; however, candidates with strong procurement experience across other indirect categories will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years of relevant procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supplier management experience.
• Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Beneficial CPM, CPSM, ISM, or other Procurement certifications.
• Project Management certification or training.
• Negotiation training/certifications.
• Exposure to finance, budgeting, or value tracking activities.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and value creation.
• Influencing & negotiation.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Technology & continuous improvement.
• Communication & accountability.
• Financial & problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Overview Benefit Information
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.
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 law