Senior Manager, Procurement – New Categories

📋 Description

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

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

• Assist Global Vapor and Sourcing Managers in executing sourcing and category strategies in compliance with global standards and policies.

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

• Provide support for global supplier management as needed.

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

• Assist Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers in defining and executing both Global and local Business Continuity Plans as well as proactive risk management strategies.

• Participate in Focus for Growth (F4G) projects related to vapor and help achieve Vapor Productivity targets through NPI-driven project management.

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

• Assist Global Vapor Category and Sourcing Managers and local Finance and Supply Chain teams during the annual budgeting process (CoPlan) and in adhering to monthly Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Engage in negotiations with Vapor suppliers in coordination with the Global Procurement team, providing assistance in resolving issues and challenges.

• Facilitate the implementation of changes in Procurement processes and operational methods related to Vapor.

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

• Manage negotiations and Supplier Relationship management for unique suppliers.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• 2 years of experience in roles such as Procurement Professional, Supply Chain Manager, Industrial Production Manager, or a related Industrial Engineering position.

• Expertise in sourcing and supplier management.

• Proven stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in project management, including the ability to enhance performance and deliver services effectively.

• Ability to work within cross-functional teams.

• Competence in solving complex supply chain and procurement challenges.

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

• Proficiency in digital and numerical analysis.

• Experience in contract management, particularly with complex multi-country agreements and contractual terms to minimize legal risks.

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

• Financial evaluation and accounting skills, including budgeting, cost management, and risk assessment.

• Understanding of total cost models and cost drivers.

• Awareness 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 oversight, and meetings with the Global Procurement Team.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan allowing employees to save on both 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.

• Company contributes an additional three percent to the 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 for employees opting for the high deductible health plan.

• Flexible spending accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care, enabling employees to utilize 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 provided life insurance equivalent to 1x annual base pay (minimum $50,000).

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

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

• Tuition reimbursement and support for student loans.

• Dependent Scholarship Programs.

• Free confidential personal financial counseling services.

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

• Charitable giving matching grants program allowing employees to direct and double their contributions 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 are entitled to up to 6 days).

• Vacation entitlement (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).

• Holidays (Nine company recognized holidays and two annual personal holidays at employee’s discretion).

• Paid Parental Leave plus an opportunity for a temporary reduced work schedule.

• Funeral Leave.

• Short-Term Disability Leave.

• Long-Term Disability Leave.

• Jury Duty Leave.

• Military Leave.

• Released Time for Children’s Education.

• Community Outreach Leave.

• Other paid leave benefits as mandated by state or local law.