UNLIMIT YOURSELF! Are you up for a challenge? Do you look for ways to grow in your job? And do you want to build a phenomenal career? Then apply now! We’re currently looking for a: Direct Materials Buyer We don’t just want any Buyer, here is our checklist: Master’s Degree in Business or EngineeringTechnology Proven experience in procurement or supply chain, ideally in the FMCG, Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices industry Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint Knowledge of SAP is an advantage Fluent in both written and oral English. If you are also solution and customer oriented, comfortable communicating with internalexternal stakeholders, while being able to plan and adjust priorities in a fast-changing environment, you are the one we want for our Procurement Team, in Philip Morris International Management SA, Operations Europe (EU) Supply Chain in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. As Direct Materials Buyer you will ensure material availability for European (EU) region, for Conventional and Reduced-Risk Products (RRPs), at optimal cost while complying with internal and external requirements. Specific responsibilities include: Contribute to the definition of global sourcing strategy based on business requirementssupply market trends and implement the strategy in EU region Support the global category leader for negotiations and tenders, to ensure cost saving targets, quality standards of products and supply security are in place Build a pipeline of cost optimization projects and roll-out projects in EU region manufacturing centers Minimize obsolescence and costs of goods destroyed Manage the supplier operational performance for EU region manufacturing centers to improve deliveryquality and supply flexibility performance Ensure contractual obligations are met (on-time paymentvolume allocation as per contract) and available capacity at vendors to absorb demand fluctuations Secure and optimize supply by definingadjusting to evolving business conditions and planning parameters (safety time, lot sizes and call-off strategy) for the procurement of direct materials in EU region. Why work for us? Here are 3 reasons PMI is the ultimate Employer to unlimit yourself: 1) We’re international: you work with stakeholders and learn on-the-job from team members from all over the world 2) We’re flexible: your work fits you and not the other way round, thanks to our Flexible work Arrangement Program 3) We’re a certified top employer: we consider our employees to be our strongest asset, and we are developing talent throughout all levels of the organization. And rest assured, as the first multinational company in Switzerland to obtain the Equal-Salary label, for men and women, our competitive salary and compensation package is for all our employees! JOIN A GLOBAL MARKET LEADER If you wish to contribute to the future of our business and to the new scientific journey of the industry, please apply online. PMI is the world’s leading international tobacco company, with six of the world’s top 15 international brands and products sold in more than 180 markets. In addition to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, including the number one global cigarette brand, and other tobacco products, PMI is engaged in the development and commercialization of Reduced-Risk Products (“RRPs”). RRPs is the term we use to refer to products that present, are likely to present, or have the potential to present less risk of harm to smokers who switch to these products versus continued smoking. We have a range of RRPs in various stages of development, scientific assessment and commercialization. Because our RRPs do not burn tobacco, they produce far lower quantities of harmful and potentially harmful compounds than found in cigarette smoke. For more information, see www.pmi.com and www.pmiscience.com. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As with many countries, Switzerland has immigration restrictions which will impact the possibility for non-nationals to work in the country. Profiles required for this position may not be specific enough to justify the recruitment of a person outside of Switzerland or countries having agreed upon free movement with Switzerland, please note that in this case a valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required to apply for this position. PMI affiliates do not accept referrals from employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. Should an employment agency take any action in respect of such a vacancy, their actions will have been taken without the request or agreement of any PMI affiliate. No PMI affiliate shall be liable for any fees in such circumstances.Apply now
