Strategic Category Lead, Marketing & Sales Procurement

Philip Morris International U.S.; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Pet insurance

Generous paid time off

Incentive opportunities where applica

Job summary

Philip Morris International U.S. is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing for Marketing and Sales Support. You will align strategies with business priorities and lead supplier negotiations across a diverse vendor base.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost optimization, supplier governance, and risk mitigation, while upholding ethical sourcing and compliance in a global context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience supporting Marketing, Sales Support, or related indirect spend categories.
• Strong analytical, commercial, project management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Marketing and Sales Support categories.
• Lead sourcing activities including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate commercial agreements that optimize value, service, innovation, and risk mitigation.
• Support contract lifecycle management and supplier governance.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to optimize cost, quality, service, compliance, and innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain a diverse supplier portfolio aligned with business goals.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Legal, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Understand business needs and develop procurement solutions that drive efficiency and value.
• Influence stakeholders through data‑driven recommendations and market intelligence.
• Deliver annual savings and value‑generation targets through strategic sourcing and spend optimization.
• Utilize spend analytics and market benchmarking to uncover new opportunities.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Identify and mitigate supply, operational, and contractual risks while maintaining strong service performance.
• Stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging industry practices.
• Monitor category and supplier performance through key metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Commercial acumen

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Job description

Philip Morris International U.S. is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing for Marketing and Sales Support. You will align strategies with business priorities and lead supplier negotiations across a diverse vendor base.

You will partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver cost optimization, supplier governance, and risk mitigation, while upholding ethical sourcing and compliance in a global context.