Senior Sourcing & Category Manager

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote options

401(k) matching

Professional development stipends

Paid parental and bonding leave

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Altria is seeking a Senior Analyst, Category Management in the Greater Richmond, VA area to shape sourcing strategies for direct materials and manage supplier relationships within a Fortune 500 environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop category plans, drive supplier performance, and support manufacturing continuity through data-driven decisions and market insights.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading direct material sourcing or category strategies supporting manufacturing operations.
• Experience in regulated environments preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in spend analysis, cost modeling, supplier evaluations, and case development.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and build partnerships without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure supplier and material compliance.
• Develop, implement, and monitor category strategies to enhance supply security and drive cost improvements.
• Evaluate sourcing opportunities with market intelligence and supplier benchmarking.
• Develop supplier relationships and support negotiations to optimize quality, service, and cost.
• Analyze supplier performance, market trends, and risks to drive mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing, supplier transitions, and process improvements across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Direct materials sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field

Job description

Altria is seeking a Senior Analyst, Category Management in the Greater Richmond, VA area to shape sourcing strategies for direct materials and manage supplier relationships within a Fortune 500 environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop category plans, drive supplier performance, and support manufacturing continuity through data-driven decisions and market insights.