Procurement Category Manager - M&S (Raleigh, NC) (RALEIGH, NC, NC)

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Category Manager, Marketing & Sales (M&S) – Procurement – Raleigh, NC, USA 

Are you ready to lead innovative strategy implementations and drive transformational change in  indirect procurement within JTI’s North America Cluster? We’re seeking a strategic thinker to create sustainable value and strengthen stakeholder partnerships.

Your Role and Purpose

As a Procurement Category Manager – Marketing and Sales (M&S) , reporting to the Cluster Category Manager – M&S, you’ll support the design of and implement procurement strategies for indirect spend across North America, fostering innovation, sustainability, and value creation. You'll manage supplier relationships and drive solutions that align with our business goals.

What Will You Do

• Drive strategic category management and innovation ensuring alignment with local and global company objectives
• Manage the initiatives within the North American cluster for identified sub-categories of indirect spend
• Lead supplier relationships and risk management
• Deliver procurement targets through data-driven decisions
• Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within your perimeter of action
• Foster stakeholder partnerships across functions
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights to the business
• Recommend timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies
• Drive ad-hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For – 2S:

• Skills:

• Indirect procurement experience – minimum of 5 years in a strategic sourcing role in a multinational company (preferably in CPG)
• Strategic and innovative mindset
• Strong analytical and financial capabilities
• Business, finance and supplier contracts acumen
• Outstanding negotiation skills
• Business-level English language skills (additional languages are a plus)
• University degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or Procurement
• Experience working with marketing and sales departments is considered an asset
• Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment and consistently meet deadlines

• Strengths:

• Ownership & Collaborative attitude
• Stakeholder relationship building
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Cross-functional collaboration expertise
• Ability to challenge the status quo
• Resilience in dynamic environments

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work with cutting-edge procurement technologies
• Drive sustainable business practices
• Develop expertise across various indirect procurement categories
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative team
• Shape the future of indirect procurement in a global organization
• Opportunity to travel both domestically and abroad a few times a year.

This role offers the chance to be part of the enthusiastic North American Procurement team, where collaboration, mutual support, continuous learning opportunities and a sense of humor are at the core of everything we do. You will never walk alone in our cluster; instead, you will be empowered to lead strategic initiatives, work in a dynamic region, and thrive within a global organization. Join us, shape the future of indirect procurement, and unlock exciting growth opportunities. If you are ready to make an impact and drive change, we’d love to hear from you!

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals who can bring unique perspectives and experiences to our team.

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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