Title:  Category Manager, M&S and IT/TE

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Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager

Duty Post: JTI HQ (BGC, Taguig)

Application Duration: This job posting will remain open until the vacancy is filled. 

Category Manager, M&S and IT/TE

The position exists to support managing the procurement activities for the relevant category within own location following the Cluster/Global category strategies and identifying alternative if required. This role has the following main dimensions:

- Act as set category liaison for Cluster Category Manager

- Lead the initiatives within the Cluster for identified sub-categories

- Participate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within perimeter of action

- Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

- Apply Category Management principles, and coordinate implementation plans as per Global/Regional/Cluster directions

- Ensure business connectivity and cultivate collaborative business partnership with specific customers

- Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) with key local suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions

- Ensure Cluster alignment and compliance with strategies

- Role model in compliance and ethics

Responsibilities:

Category Managment Strategy:

• The incumbent is responsible for procurement activities of the appointed business category within own location. Acts as set category liaison for Cluster Category Manager. Rolls-out appropriate strategies setforth by the Cluster Category Manager, provides sound direction for appointed category and ensures close collaboration with all local customers.
• Applies Category Management principles, develop and coordinate Local implementation plans as per Cluster directions.
• Works in close collaboration with Cluster Category Manager to provide local insights on Global
• Strategy definition and ensure that suppliers' list is managed in the most efficient & effective manner.
• Participates in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within their perimeter of action

Suppliers' Management:

• Identifies and manages local suppliers' pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions.
• Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to prevent procurement inefficiencies. Ensures sustainability of supply and effective supplier relationship management throughout the supply chain. Demonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will contribute to both Procurement and business functions.
• Handles SRM with key suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional/Cluster directions.
• Supports building of innovative & Sustainable strategy with local suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI.

KPIs & Targets:

• Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets.
• Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plan/decisions.
• Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure the best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained.
• Drives strategy implementation at local level for assigned category and monitors performance.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken when required.
• Drives ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Business Partnership:

• Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific customers. Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer- oriented approach.
• Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business' priorities.
• Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers.
• Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and resolves problems in due time.
• Assumes responsibilities for additional projects, tasks as assigned by their superior and reflect core behaviors in all aspects of work.

5. Market Intelligence:

• Shares Category intelligence, identifies trends and opportunities. Applies standard methodologies in procurement process management by using the latest models and takes vital actions for areas of improvement.
• Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing the best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.

Position Requirements:

Education: University degree.
Experience: 3+ years in a similar role within a multinational company.
Languages: Fluent in English; additional languages, especially local, are a plus.

Functional Skills:

- Critical thinking

- Effective Negotiations and Communication, Interpersonal skills

- Financial analysis

- Leadership skills, Management of internal and external parties

- Business environment knowledge

- Decision making, identifying and applying efficiencies

- MS Office tools and SAP

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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.