Category Procurement Manager

Category Manager - Procurement US - Logistics – Stamford, CT

Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International, U.S. (PMIUS), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future. 

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.  

Position Summary:
The Category Manager - Logistics is responsible for defining and executing procurement strategies across the U.S. for assigned categories, ensuring alignment with both global category strategies and U.S. business priorities.

This role serves as the primary procurement partner to senior stakeholders and drives value through strategic sourcing, supplier management, and demand optimization to ensure continuity of supply, service excellence, and cost competitiveness.

Day to Day: 

Category Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute category strategies aligned with global and regional frameworks and U.S. business objectives
• Identify value creation opportunities, including cost savings, cash improvement, and service optimization
• Translate business requirements into sourcing strategies and actionable pipelines

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as the main procurement point of contact for senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance, where applicable.
• Partner with business teams to shape demand, consolidate requirements, and prioritize initiatives
• Ensure early procurement involvement in planning and decision-making

Strategic Sourcing & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities (RFPs, negotiations, supplier selection, contracting)
• Deliver sourcing projects in line with defined timelines, savings targets, and service requirements
• Drive competitive tension and leverage market intelligence

Supplier Management

• Manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance, innovation, and risk mitigation
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs (service levels, quality, cost)
• Lead business reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Value Delivery & Performance Management

• Establish and track savings, cost avoidance, and cash flow targets aligned with U.S. business plans
• Contribute to productivity targets and financial planning cycles
• Ensure transparency and reporting of procurement performance
• Master legal templates to encompass local legislative requirements, Business’ needs, IP rights, company protection and exclusivity clauses. Advise colleagues and internal stakeholders on the impact of relevant clauses for contracting.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with PMI procurement policies, controls, and regulatory requirements
• Support audit readiness and adherence to sourcing and contracting processes

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of procurement/category management experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or supply chain services
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence decisions
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities
• Data-driven decision-making
• Knowledge of logistics markets (freight, warehousing, 3PL, distribution) is a strong plus
• Delivers measurable value (cost, cash, service)
• Builds strong cross-functional partnerships
• Proactively identifies risks and opportunities
• Drives disciplined execution and compliance

Base Salary Range - $132,000 - $165,000

What we offer

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!
• We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace.
• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and 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 and 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 and 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 IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com

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