Philip Morris International U.S. · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Procurement Lead
Philip Morris International (PMI) is transforming its business to deliver a smoke-free future. The Senior Technical Procurement Lead will be responsible for developing and deploying local Technical Procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing procurement processes to ensure cost efficiency and sustainability.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Lead the development of long-range strategies and plans for Technical Procurement optimization (e.g., supply base extension / consolidation, make or buy, portfolio optimization, etc.) to ensure efficient conditions
Apply data driven decision making for validation of local biddings, follow up on commitments, use regional/global perspective in negotiations with suppliers
Conduct market intelligence activities (including Request for Information) to improve knowledge of available products, services and suppliers on the market
Conduct RFPs (Request for Proposals), RFQs (Request for Quotation) and negotiations with suppliers to address the defined cost saving targets to be purchased while streamlining the supplier base
Liaise with US peers, Commercial and Operations category managers to determine which equipment/services can be harmonize and ensure local purchasing activities are aligning with PMI Procurement Policy
Provide to Global Category Managers feedback on Global suppliers` performance through relative KPIs and suppliers performance assessments, that are presented in quarterly business reviews with suppliers
Be the main counterpart of Local Engineering and Maintenance teams in any improvements, escalations and strategic support
Propose / organize efficient procurement solutions during implementation of new product/projects
Manage internal stakeholders with focus on price & productivity, establish regular ideas sharing for potential cost reduction between local team and business
Contribute to the annual targets on contribution in line with Local & Global goals, ensure creating of a sustainable local contribution pipelines
Ensure to take an active role in local procurement optimization programs through sharing and implementing best practices
To lead optimization initiatives related to TP processes
In frames of collaboration with all adjacent functions provide timely TP input and updates on production equipment, technical materials and related services price and contribution
Implementation of Sustainability programs, leveraging on reliable collaboration with regional suppliers. Encouraging business and stakeholder to contribute to Responsible Sourcing Principles deployment providing process and performance requirements applicable to all suppliers doing business with PMI
Support supplier’s engagement with the focus on Human rights, Environment and Business integrity
Ensure full compliance with local legislation and company policies and practices
Adhere to all Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules, policies and practices
Qualification
Required
University degree in economics/finance/supply chain management/engineering
Minimum 5 years professional experience in procurement or engineering with exposure to multinational environment
Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Engineering experience
Procure-to-Pay/Source-to-Pay process knowledge
Strong data driven, decision making, leading change and negotiation skills
Solid Stakeholder Management
People management experience is a plus
PC skills - Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)
Benefits
Great medical, dental and vision coverage
401k with a generous company match
Incredible wellness benefits