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Philip Morris International U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Technical Procurement Lead

Owensboro, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $120K/yr

5+ years exp

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

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

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

Procurement experienceSupply Chain knowledgeNegotiation skillsData driven decision makingStakeholder ManagementProcure-to-Pay knowledgePeople managementPC skillsSustainability programs