Manager Direct Materials Category Procurement (Injection Molding)

Philip Morris International; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Morris International in Lausanne is seeking a Category Leader for the Cans & Lids Packaging category, blending strategic roadmaps with global execution and close daily interaction with suppliers to secure contracts and capacity.

This role drives sourcing strategies across resins, injection moulding, tooling, and categories, leads negotiations, builds strategic partnerships, and champions process improvement, quality, and regulatory compliance across the region.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in procurement or related supply chain functions.
• Expertise in injection moulding, resin sourcing, tooling, and FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets, suppliers and cost drivers.
• Experience managing high-volume sourcing programs and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of polymers, moulding technologies and should-cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for resins, tooling and moulding.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations and contract management.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and drive value engineering.
• Ensure material quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity.
• Optimise manufacturing and supply chain performance through process improvement.
• Manage contracts, pricing, tooling investments, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects and develop procurement capability.
• Champion standardisation and continuous improvement across the region.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Cost optimisation

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Should-cost analysis

Moulding & resins

FMCG manufacturing

AI use cases

Job description

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days per week in office

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’ve transformed our business and are building our future on one clear purpose—to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever 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 Direct Materials (DIM) Procurement team is searching for a Category Leader to take ownership of the Cans & Lids Packaging category.

You will define roadmaps while ensuring regional and global execution, bridging the gap between strategic management and operational execution through daily interactions with colleagues and global vendors while overseeing contract and capacity management in this broad and highly impactful role!

Impact You’ll Own

Ensure flawless deployment of category strategies and deliver operational excellence across supplier management, contract execution, productivity, and NPI support.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies by applying your technical expertise on thermoplastic resins, injection moulding, and tooling categories.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management to deliver quality, cost, and service excellence.
• Build strategic supplier partnerships and drive value engineering, should-costing, and productivity initiatives.
• Ensure material quality, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity across the category.
• Optimise manufacturing and supply chain performance through process improvement and innovation.
• Manage contracts, pricing, tooling investments, and supplier performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional projects and develop procurement capability across stakeholders and teams..
• Champion process standardisation, continuous improvement, and procurement excellence across the region.

Skills & Capabilities

• 8+ years' experience in Procurement or related supply chain functions.
• Expertise in injection moulding, resin sourcing, tooling, and FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets, suppliers, and cost drivers.
• Experience managing high-volume sourcing programmes and supplier performance.
• Knowledge of polymers, moulding technologies, and should-cost analysis.

Core Skills

• Strategic vision and definition, with financial and business acumen to execute globally
• Category Strategy Development, Strategic Sourcing, Cost Optimisation
• Contract Negotiation and Supplier Relationship Management
• Familiarity and evidence of AI use cases

Equal Opportunities Statement

We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us stronger. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and provide reasonable accommodations to ensure an accessible recruitment process. If you need support or adjustments during your application, let us know—we’re here to help you succeed.