At PMI, we are undergoing the biggest transformation in our company’s history. We’ve made the ambitious decision to do something really big – replacing cigarettes with the smoke-free products we are developing and selling. As part of this transformation journey, Procurement and Supply Chain are building and launching the Supply Chain of the future; a Supply Chain made up of a passionate community of empowered leaders that drive a fully synchronized, self-driving end-to-end Value Chain that anticipates and fulfils Customer and Consumer needs for today and as we evolve. We are seeking a dynamic, hardworking and motivated Manager for Procurement Strategy across multiple categories to join our amazing office overlooking the lake in Lausanne, Switzerland. In this role, you'll be responsible for implementing the latest procurement trends and system solutions to help digitalize our global procurement process and directly influencing our strategy. You will be joining a team whose mission is to change the way we currently do business. As our supply chain becomes more complexed we are looking for individuals who will develop and drive the digitalization of our end to end global procurement. Does this resonates with you? If so, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities: Leading and handling the strategy development, implementation of strategic initiatives, process governance and improvements for Global Procurement organization As a savvy researcher, you will report and make recommendations on external trends and developments for Procurement as a business function in terms of processes, organization and tools. Actively driving Procurement Strategy preparation, including coordination of strategy process, preparation of meaningful presentations, proposals for strategic projects and initiatives Assess current digital capabilities, ongoing projects and existing / future needs Discover new opportunities and propose digital roadmap including preparation of initial business cases and cost / benefit analysis Work with external and internal resources to increase efficiency, digitalization and productivity Advise and work with multiple partners across the business to align our processes About you: You will hold a University degree in Business Administration or Procurement specialty You possess a confirmed experience in Procurement and/or strategic planning function with exposure to a multinational environment, preferably in consulting firms and FMCG You will have a broad knowledge of various procurement strategies Successfully designed and implemented procurement strategies You are a clear and constructive communicator Able to work in ambiguous environments with multiple priorities Ability to build rapport with senior level partners across the business Interpersonal Agility Functional skills: Excellent understanding of the sourcing process. Excellent MS Office skills and Work point About Philip Morris international: Philip Morris International (PMI) is leading a transformation in the tobacco industry to build a smoke-free future and ultimately replace cigarettes with smoke-free products to the benefit of adults who would otherwise continue to smoke, society, the company and its shareholders. PMI is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, smoke-free products and associated electronic devices and accessories, and other nicotine-containing products in markets outside the U.S. PMI is building a future on a new category of smoke-free products that, while not risk-free, are a much better choice than continuing to smoke. Through multidisciplinary capabilities in product development, state-of-the-art facilities and scientific substantiation, PMI aims to ensure that its smoke-free products meet adult consumer preferences and rigorous regulatory requirements. PMI's smoke-free IQOS product portfolio includes heated tobacco and nicotine-containing vapor products. As of Dec. 31, 2018, PMI estimates that approximately 6.6 million adult smokers around the world have already stopped smoking and switched to PMI’s heated tobacco product, which is currently available for sale in 44 markets in key cities or nationwide under the IQOS brand. For more information, see our PMI and PMIScience websites. PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.Apply now
