Manager Procurement Operations

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.


Your 'day to day':

The Manager Procurement Operations is a critical role to establish and lead category sourcing strategies aligned to business strategies and priorities.
This role is accountable for consistently delivering superior commercial excellence.
Solid experience in operations is required to manage relationship with third parties and internal senior stakeholders.
In your "day to day":

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, SBTi Who we're looking for: Master's Degree in Economics or Engineering preferred At least 8-10 years of experience in Procurement/Supply Chain/Industry FMCG/consumer electronics /Pharma familiar with regulatory environments Excellent and Proven knowledge and Network of the industry(s) related to the category managed including, supplier base, trends, economic drivers and policy across the industry.
Solid experience in managing relationship with third parties and ability to summarize and disseminate sourcing strategies in Direct / indirect retail, Customer care, eCommerce, consumer categories Exceptional local Senior Management level (SMT and SMT-1) stakeholder relationship management Confirmed leadership skills, results-oriented and ability to work in a collaborative set-up.
Excellent negotiation and contracting skills / Strong business and financial acumen Self-starter with the ability to operate and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with strong problem solving, learning and decision-making skills, with a track record of successful results delivery Capability to challenge status quo with Outstanding communication and credible ideas and proposals that influence and persuade and drive actionable recommendations.
Sound oral and written communications skills, ability to summarize and disseminate sourcing strategies.
Fluent in English Legally authorized to work in the US Application Deadline: 11/23/2024

Relevant Open Sourcing Considerations: Be legally authorized to work in the US International relocation support is not available for this job If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job.
If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at www.pmi.com/careers To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal.
What we offer:

We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.


Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans.
The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP).
Employees are auto-enrolled in our company's 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.


As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays.
We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime.
The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.


The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost.
Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
Seize the freedom to define your future and ours.
We'll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where each team member's contribution is valued; collaborate with some of the world's best professionals and feel like you belong.
Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth.
Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.


PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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


PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and 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 and 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 and 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 and ZYN brands.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA.
For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.