Senior Category Manager, Direct Materials

Philip Morris International (PMI) is transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. This transformation creates opportunities for talented professionals who want to drive innovation and make a measurable impact. The Category Manager, Direct Materials will lead procurement strategy & supplier management for key direct material categories.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities to develop sourcing strategies

• Build & implement multi-year category roadmaps aligned w/ business objectives

• Establish commercial agreements that optimize cost, quality, service, innovation

• Drive cost optimization through should-cost analysis, value engineering, specification improvements & process efficiencies

• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality & Operations on new product development & material qualification initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or related field

• 8+ years Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, or Product Development experience

• Experience managing direct material categories in packaging, ingredients, chemicals, or other complex materials

• Success in category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management & commercial negotiations

• Experience working in global or highly matrixed organizations

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary & annual incentive opportunity

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) with generous company match

• Hybrid Work model

• Generous PTO & wellness benefits

• Career development opportunities in a global organization

• Inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity & innovation

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. & its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria & Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International & its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate & commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS & ZYN brands. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices & Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products & renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us & www.pmiscience.com. #PMIUS #LI-AG1