Manager Procurement Operations

at  Philip Morris International

MANAGER PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS - AURORA, CO

Be a part of a revolutionary change!
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.

• Understand and influence the demand requirements at global level from Global – Regional & Local Stakeholders for a particular spend area. Ultimate responsible for the Affiliate spend to be sourced with best value and service to PMI
• Manage relationship with all the Function Owners, senior stakeholders, and suppliers for the market.
• Deliver end to end sourcing strategies in line with overall global & functional strategies and aligned to business strategies and priorities
• Position the Account role towards internal (functional and non-functional) and external business partners as strategic procurement.
• Adapt and implement coherent global and/or regional category sourcing strategies, based on business requirements and supply market trends to drive economies of scale and secure lowest procurement cost (TCO) and value for money.
• Drive strategic negotiation and contracting excellence.
• Improve the performance of the team (solid and fluid workforce) by setting clear objectives, reviewing achievements, assessing training needs and providing development opportunities
• Establish global/regional supplier-relationships management practices with major suppliers and industry leaders.
• Perform best-in-class supplier evaluation & negotiation via analysis of supply & demand trends to bring best value to PMI
• Drive cost category management and demand management in the market and in strong collaboration with Global procurement function
• Implement sustainability ambitions in relevant categories and supply base: Ecovadis, RSP, CDP, CO2 reduction, deforestation free, SBT