Senior Manager Procurement Excellence at Philip Morris International, Stamford, CT
Senior Manager Procurement Excellence at Philip Morris International in Stamford, CT. Contract. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Be a part of a revolutionary change.
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we are transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. With change comes opportunity. Join a global organization where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement drive our success.
Position Summary
The Senior Category Manager Procurement Excellence will lead initiatives that enhance Procurement effectiveness through process excellence, governance, digitalization, analytics, performance management, and capability building. This role will own the Procurement Excellence roadmap and translate strategic priorities into scalable processes, tools, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement initiatives that simplify operations, strengthen compliance, improve decision-making, and elevate stakeholder experience.
Working closely with Procurement Leadership, Finance, IT, Legal, P2P, and Global Procurement teams, this leader will drive cross-functional transformation efforts and ensure successful adoption of best practices and technologies across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute the Procurement Excellence roadmap, including process improvement, governance, analytics, digital enablement, capability building, and performance management.
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and optimize procurement processes and ways of working.
- Develop scalable methodologies, standards, and playbooks to support consistent execution across Procurement.
- Drive adoption and optimization of procurement technologies, including MS Dynamics, Coupa, Sievo, Workday, Icertis, and approved AI-enabled solutions.
- Partner with IT, Finance, Legal, and business stakeholders to improve end-to-end procurement processes and system integration.
- Maintain governance, policy, compliance, and control frameworks while supporting audit readiness and risk mitigation.
- Establish and manage KPIs, dashboards, and analytics covering value delivery, sourcing, supplier performance, compliance, cycle times, and digital adoption.
- Lead change management initiatives that support the successful implementation of new processes, tools, and operating models.
- Manage strategic planning, governance activities, and decision-tracking across Procurement.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Procurement Excellence team.
What are we looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in Procurement, Procurement Excellence, transformation, consulting, process improvement, digital enablement, or related functions.
- Proven success leading procurement transformation, governance, analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong knowledge of Source-to-Contract and Procure-to-Pay processes.
- Experience with modern procurement technology ecosystems.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic, and execution capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
What We Offer
PMI offers competitive compensation, annual bonus eligibility, comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, wellness programs, and a flexible hybrid work model. Join a diverse and inclusive culture where you can grow your career, develop your skills, and help shape a smoke-free future.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer