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Department: Finance

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Cluster Category Manager - Services

About the Role 

Reporting to the Cluster Procurement Manager North America, working as part of a multi-functional team, the role of Cluster Category Manager for Services is responsible for the procurement activities of the General & Professional services, T&E and IT category of spend (“Services”) in North America.

What you will do

• <span 72="">Lead North America procurement category managers for the Services category.
• <span 72="">Act as a set category liaison for Global Category Managers
• <span 72="">Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• <span 72="">Apply Category Management principles and develop and coordinate Regional/Local implementation plans as per Global/Regional directions.
• <span 72="">Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders.
• <span 72="">Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with key regional suppliers.
• <span 72="">Ensure cluster alignment and compliance with strategies.
• <span 72="">Be a role model in compliance and ethics.

Who We Are Looking For

A dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented person, with:

• <span 72="">Minimum of 7 years in indirect Procurement area, preferably in a multinational company, with team-leading experience.
• <span 72="">Knowledgeable in the development and execution of procurement policies and procedures to a high standard as well as a good knowledge of SRM process.
• <span 72="">Excellent understanding and experience in category management and strategic sourcing process.
• <span 72="">Business, financial and contract acumen.
• <span 72="">Comfortable leading and driving commercial negotiations.
• <span 72="">Strong and demonstrated communication skills.
• <span 72="">Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment, and consistently meet deadlines.
• <span 72="">Experience and knowledge of identified categories and industry best practices is an asset.
• <span 72="">Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships and credibility with senior-level internal stakeholders and affiliates as well as suppliers.
• <span 72="">Establishes ownership and personal accountability for assigned categories and projects.
• <span 72="">Demonstrated organizational skills and demonstrated resiliency and adaptability in all aspects of work.
• <span 72="">Ability to travel a few times a year, particularly within North America.                                                       

What We Offer

In JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate as we continue our dedication to equal pay and equal opportunities. 

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself. 

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration. 

And we care for our people's well-being - In addition to the salary, you might want to enjoy the following: 

• Annual Performance based Bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Personal Development 
• Medical/ Dental & Vision Plan for employee & family members.
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(K)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Family Leave of 20 Weeks
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability 
• Education/ Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Dress Code
• Hybrid Work Setup 
• Snacks & Drinks
• Office Parties 
• Volunteering Activities 
• Employee Assistance Program - counseling, for employees & family members. 

In addition to other perks & benefits (i.e. fitness/ wellbeing activities, employee discounts, service awards, recognition program, etc.) 

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 TA > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with special needs. If you require any accommodations, please let the Talent Advisor know during the selection process.