Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials (DIM)

Philip Morris International U.S.•Aurora, CO

2d•$140,250 - $187,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress. As the Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials your responsibilities will be as follows:

Requirements

12+ years in Purchasing, Planning, Development or Quality Assurance functions, with significant experience in purchasing, product development, and quality management working in a multinational environment.
Strong people leadership experience.
In-depth understanding of the supply market and related service categories.
A university degree in Business Administration, Economics or Engineering.
Fluency in English.
Strong skills in financial analysis
In-depth knowledge of negotiation techniques.
Good command of process engineering.
Strong project management skills.
Effective time management.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning: Design, implement and monitor procurement strategies to ensure supply security, meet financial and budget objectives and mid to long term category developments.
Technical Expertise: Use your knowledge of direct materials and procurement processes to evaluate supply markets and select the best suppliers.
Supplier Relationship Management: Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure the best quality, price and service.
Quality & Compliance: Oversee the selection and quality of materials, ensure compliance with PMI and Regulatory standards.
Process Optimization: Design and implement programs to streamline products and processes to realize productivity by challenging status quo.
Documentation & Compliance: Review and approve contracts and price lists to ensure accurate documentation and supplier performance measurement.
Leadership: Guide and motivate decentralized procurement team members and stakeholders to foster growth and development.