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</div><div><p>Philip Morris International (PMI) is transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. This transformation creates opportunities for talented professionals who want to drive innovation and make a measurable impact.<br />The <strong>Category Manager, Direct Materials </strong>will lead procurement strategy & supplier management for key direct material categories.<br /><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities to develop sourcing strategies</li><li>Build & implement multi-year category roadmaps aligned w/ business objectives</li><li>Establish commercial agreements that optimize cost, quality, service, innovation</li><li>Drive cost optimization through should-cost analysis, value engineering, specification improvements & process efficiencies</li><li>Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality & Operations on new product development & material qualification initiatives<br /><strong>Qualifications</strong></li><li>Bachelor's in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or related field</li><li>8+ years Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, Quality, or Product Development experience</li><li>Experience managing direct material categories in packaging, ingredients, chemicals, or other complex materials</li><li>Success in category management, sourcing, supplier relationship management & commercial negotiations</li><li>Experience working in global or highly matrixed organizations</li><li>Legally authorized to work in the U.S.</li></ul><p><em><strong>Annual Base Salary: $149,600 - $187,000</strong></em><br /><strong><br />What We Offer</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li>Competitive base salary & annual incentive opportunity</li><li>Medical, dental, vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with generous company match</li><li>Hybrid Work model </li><li>Generous PTO & wellness benefits</li><li>Career development opportunities in a global organization</li><li>Inclusive, collaborative culture that values diversity & innovation</li></ul><p>PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. & its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees</p><p>PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria & 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 & 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 & 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 <em>IQOS &</em> <em>ZYN </em>brands. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s <em>IQOS </em>electronically heated tobacco devices & Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products & renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.pmi.com/us">www.pmi.com/us</a> & <a href="http://www.pmiscience.com">www.pmiscience.com</a>. <strong>#PMIUS #LI-AG1</strong></p></div></div></div>
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