Direct Materials Category Leader

Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At PMI, 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, 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
The Direct Materials Category Leader plays a critical role in supporting the Global Procurement Category team through data-driven insights and strategic collaboration. This position is responsible for consolidating and analyzing procurement data, conducting market research, and fostering strong relationships across global and regional teams. The role contributes to category strategies, optimizes the supply base, and ensures procurement processes deliver measurable value
You will:

• Compile, analyze, and present procurement data to support category strategies. Serve as the primary resource for consolidated data, ensuring insights lead to accurate conclusions and informed decisions.
• Leverage systems and databases to provide consistent, meaningful analytics that enhance procurement performance globally.
• Partner with procurement colleagues across regions to gather insights, align strategies, and share best practices.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships between Global and Regional/Local Procurement teams to ensure transparency on projects, contracts, and supplier selections.
• Execute end-to-end category management practices aligned with the Strategic Procurement Plan. Drive initiatives that optimize spend, deliver tangible savings, and achieve KPIs in line with annual targets.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in procurement at a global/regional level, 2-5 years in data analytics.
• Strong analytical ability to draw conclusions and make decisions with limited data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in presenting complex data clearly and persuasively.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER Our success depends on the men and women who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• 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 build a smoke-free future