Manager Category Procurement - Logistics

Philip Morris International•Stamford, CT

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager - Logistics is responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies across the U.S. for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with both global category strategies and U.S. business priorities. This role serves as the primary procurement partner to senior stakeholders and drives value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and demand optimization to ensure continuity of supply, service excellence, and cost competitiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of procurement/category management experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or supply chain services
Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions
Strong commercial and analytical mindset
Negotiation and influencing skills
Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities
Data-driven decision-making

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of logistics markets (freight, warehousing, 3PL, distribution) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global and regional frameworks and U.S. business objectives
Identify value creation opportunities, including cost savings, cash improvement, and service optimization
Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and actionable pipelines
Act as the main procurement point of contact for senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance, where applicable.
Partner with business teams to shape demand, consolidate requirements, and prioritize initiatives
Ensure early procurement involvement in planning and decision-making
Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, contracting)
Deliver sourcing projects in line with defined timelines, savings targets, and service requirements
Drive competitive tension and leverage market intelligence
Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and risk mitigation
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (service levels, quality, cost)
Lead business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and track savings, cost avoidance, and cash flow targets aligned with U.S. business plans
Contribute to productivity targets and financial planning cycles
Ensure transparency and reporting of procurement performance
Master legal templates to encompass local legislative requirements, Business’ needs, IP rights, company protection and exclusivity clauses.
Advise colleagues and internal stakeholders on the impact of relevant clauses for contracting.
Ensure compliance with PMI procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
Support audit readiness and adherence to sourcing and contracting processes