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

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

Are you ready to lead innovative strategy implementations and drive transformational change in 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 in 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;
• Lead supplier relationships and risk management;
• Deliver procurement targets through data-driven decisions;
• Foster stakeholder partnerships across functions;
• Monitor market trends and provide strategic insights;
• Drives ad-hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For? The 2 Cs:

• Skills:

• Procurement experience – minimum of 5 years in a strategic sourcing role, preferably in a CPG global company;
• 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
• Resilience in dynamic environments

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work with cutting-edge procurement technologies
• Drive sustainable business practices
• Be part of a dynamic, innovative team
• Shape the future of procurement in a global organization

What We Offer:

This role offers the opportunity to be part of a high performing North American Procurement team, where collaboration, mutual support, and a sense of humor are at the core of everything we do. You will never walk alone in North America — 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 procurement, and unlock exciting growth opportunities. If you are ready to make an impact and drive change, we’d love to hear from you!

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

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