Category Manager II, Direct Materials (DIM)

About the role

Be a part of a revolutionary change! At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’re transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. As the Senior Category Manager for Direct Materials, you’ll have the opportunity to design and implement procurement strategies that ensure supply security, meet financial objectives, and drive long-term category development.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor procurement strategies to ensure supply security, meet financial and budget objectives, and support mid- to long-term category developments.
• Apply technical expertise in direct materials and procurement processes to evaluate supply markets and select the best suppliers.
• Lead negotiations and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure optimal quality, price, and service.
• Oversee the selection and quality of materials, ensuring compliance with PMI and regulatory standards.
• Design and implement programs to streamline products and processes, challenging the status quo to realize productivity gains.
• Review and approve contracts and price lists to ensure accurate documentation and supplier performance measurement.
• Guide and motivate decentralized procurement team members and stakeholders to foster growth and development.

Requirements

• 10+ years of procurement experience with a focus on purchasing, planning, development, or quality assurance functions.
• Significant experience in purchasing, product development, and quality management within a multinational environment.
• Experience with raw ingredient materials and packaging buying.
• Strong people leadership experience.
• In-depth understanding of the supply market and related service categories.
• University degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics, or Engineering.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• In-depth knowledge of negotiation techniques.
• Good command of process engineering and understanding of manufacturing environments.
• Strong project management skills.
• Effective time management.

Pay

Base Salary Range = $149,600 - $187,000

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus (applicable based on level of position).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k with a generous company match.
• Incredible wellness benefits.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Generous PTO.

Schedule

We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.