NTM Senior Category Manager

ITG Brands; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6%

15 Company-paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Education assistance

Employee referral bonus program

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

ITG Brands is seeking a senior procurement leader to own the NTM category strategy for the Americas. The role focuses on delivering commercial value through sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and cost optimization while leading and developing Category Buyers to achieve category objectives.

You will drive governance, ensure contracts deliver value and manage end-to-end lifecycles, with a strong emphasis on risk, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across a regional procurement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or supplier management within a regional, multi-market or complex category environment.
• Experience managing NTM, direct materials, product supply or comparable complex procurement categories.
• Experience developing and executing category strategies, sourcing approaches and supplier strategies aligned to global objectives.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract outcomes.
• Experience managing supplier performance, supplier relationships, risk, mitigation and escalation.

Responsibilities

• Define category objectives aligned to business priorities.
• Lead sourcing strategy and execution, including supplier selection, performance and relationship management.
• Lead and represent procurement in governance forums and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Accountable for delivery of cost savings, value targets and budget control.
• Lead, develop and set direction for Category Buyers and ensure delivery of category objectives.
• Own end-to-end contract lifecycle and delivery of commercial value.

Skills

Procurement

Category Management

Strategic Sourcing

Commercial Negotiations

Supplier Performance

Risk & Compliance

Cross-functional Influence

People Leadership

Education

Procurement/Supply Chain degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

Who We Are

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity. ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace where inclusion, creativity, and bold thinking drive progress. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table. We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

• JOB SUMMARY

Leads and owns procurement strategy for the NTM category in the Americas, aligning to global objectives and business priorities. Accountable for delivering commercial value through sourcing strategy, supplier performance and cost optimisation, while leading and developing Category Buyers to deliver category outcomes.

• WHAT YOU WILL DO

Principal Accountabilities

• Define and lead NTM category objectives aligned to business priorities and stakeholder needs
• Lead sourcing strategy and execution, including supplier selection, performance and relationship

management

• Lead and represent procurement in governance forums and drive cross-functional alignment
• Accountable for delivery of cost savings, value targets and budget control
• Lead, develop and set direction for Category Buyers, ensuring delivery of category objectives
• Accountable for ensuring contracts deliver value, quality and service outcomes

Accountable for compliance with procurement policies, governance and regulatory requirements

• Own risk identification, mitigation and management across the supplier base
• Accountable for delivery of sourcing projects and contract outcomes.

Critical Decisions

• Define category approach based on NTM demand drivers, constraints and business objectives
• Accountable for compliance with regulatory and legal requirements within the category
• Own risk identification, mitigation and escalation
• Define and lead category strategy and sourcing approach
• Lead supplier selection, award and exit decisions
• Lead commercial negotiations and define contract terms
• Own end-to-end contract lifecycle and delivery of commercial value
• Own and approve budgets, cost-saving targets and value delivery initiatives.

Key Capabilities

• Regional NTM category management capability across complex procurement or supply environments.
• Strategic sourcing and supplier strategy capability across supplier selection, negotiation and lifecycle decisions.
• Strong commercial judgement across cost savings, value delivery, budget control, quality and service outcomes.
• Supplier performance and relationship management capability across key category suppliers.
• Contract lifecycle and commercial governance capability.
• Risk and compliance judgement across supplier risk, regulatory requirements, procurement policy and governance.
• Ability to align regional category execution with global objectives and business priorities.
• Strong cross-functional stakeholder influence, including representation of procurement in governance and decision forums.
• People leadership capability, including direction-setting, coaching and delivery oversight for Category Buyers.

Qualifications

Education, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or supplier management within a regional, multi-market or complex category environment.
• Experience managing NTM, direct materials, product supply or comparable complex procurement categories.
• Experience developing and executing category strategies, sourcing approaches and supplier strategies aligned to global objectives.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations, supplier selection and contract outcomes.
• Experience managing supplier performance, supplier relationships, risk, mitigation and escalation.

Desirable

• Experience working in the Americas or within a regional procurement structure.
• Experience working with adjacent product supply categories.
• Experience working across regulated consumer goods, manufacturing or supply chain environments.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in procurement, supply chain, commercial, business or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Annual Base Salary Range: $138417.00 - $184555.00

Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for annual bonus or incentive compensation.

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.