Senior Manager, Procurement – New Categories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Engage in the development of the Global Category and Sourcing strategies for Vapor.

• Provide insights to the Global New Categories team regarding U.S. Market-specific needs, including regulatory, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considerations.

• Assist Global Vapor and Sourcing Managers in executing sourcing and category plans that align with global standards and policies.

• Aid Global Vapor Sourcing Managers in specific vapor contract negotiations to secure strong terms and conditions that effectively manage service delivery and commercial risk, ensuring value for money.

• Support global supplier management as needed.

• Collaborate with Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers on specific savings and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers, coordinating with relevant local and global business functions.

• Assist Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers in defining and executing Global and local Business Continuity Plans alongside proactive risk management efforts.

• Contribute to Focus for Growth (F4G) projects related to vapor while supporting the achievement of Vapor Productivity targets through NPI-led project management.

• Help the R&D team with the FDA submission process (Premarket Tobacco Applications - PMTAs) to facilitate New Product Introduction.

• Support Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers as well as local Finance and Supply Chain teams in the annual budgeting process (CoPlan) and monthly Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Participate in negotiations with Vapor suppliers in collaboration with the Global Procurement team, assisting in the decision-making process for problem resolution.

• Help implement any changes to Procurement processes and operational procedures related to Vapor.

• Aid Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers in executing programs that ensure compliance with Corporate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, Company Safety Rules, ESG glidepath, and regulatory requirements applicable to Vapor.

• Oversee negotiations and Supplier Relationship management for unique suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Procurement Professional, Supply Chain Manager, Industrial Production Manager, or in a related Industrial Engineering role.

• Experience in sourcing and supplier management.

• Proficient in stakeholder management.

• Competency in project management, including managing projects aimed at enhancing performance and service delivery.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to solve complex supply chain and procurement challenges.

• Familiarity with eProcurement tools such as Coupa, SAP, and iCertis.

• Skilled in digital and numerical analysis.

• Experience in contract management, including handling complex contracts with multi-country agreements and contractual terms to mitigate legal risks.

• Knowledge of U.S. Legislative and Regulatory requirements, including FDA regulations specific to the Tobacco Industry.

• Proficient in financial evaluation and accounting, including budgeting, cost management, and risk assessment.

• Understanding of total cost models and cost drivers.

• Knowledge of processes, timelines, and constraints for new product delivery.

• Experience in enterprise risk management and business continuity planning.

• Familiarity with SAP modules.

• Willingness to travel 5% domestically and 5% internationally for supplier visits including audits, negotiations, project supervision, and meetings with the Global Procurement Team.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan allowing employees to save on a pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.

• Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent.

• Additional company contribution of three percent to 401(k) regardless of employee participation.

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs).

• Health Savings Account start-up contribution available for employees who choose the high deductible health plan.

• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care, allowing employees to use pre-tax dollars for qualified expenses throughout the calendar year.

• Employee assistance program providing 8 free counseling sessions per issue each calendar year for employees and their dependents.

• Company-paid life insurance equal to 1x annual base pay (minimum $50,000).

• Company-paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance equal to 2x annual base pay (minimum $50,000).

• Voluntary insurances available at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan support.

• Dependent Scholarship Programs.

• Free confidential personal financial counseling service.

• On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness facilities at select company locations.

• Charitable giving matching grants program enabling employees to double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice.

• Health-care concierge service.

• Opportunities for volunteer service.

• Extensive training opportunities available.

• Company vehicle provided for eligible employees.

• Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees.

• Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may receive pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees get up to 6 days).

• Vacation: Employees below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during the first year of service); Senior Directors and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during the first year of service).

• Holidays: Nine company-recognized holidays and two annual personal holidays for employee discretion.

• Paid Parental Leave plus temporary reduced work schedule option.

• Funeral Leave.

• Short-Term Disability Leave.

• Long-Term Disability Leave.

• Jury Duty Leave.

• Military Leave.

• Released Time for Children’s Education.

• Community Outreach Leave.

• Additional paid leave benefits as required by state or local law.