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Department: Finance
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Reporting to: Cluster Category Manager – M&S
Role: Permanent
Procurement Specialist – M&S
About the Role
The incumbent is responsible for the procurement activities and tactical purchases of Marketing & Sales category, as well as other categories of products or services as required from time to time, in the USA & Canada.
What you will do
- Support cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives;
- Manage activities and collaborate with P2P Competency Center & GBS when appropriate;
- Develop and implement procurement action plans as per Global/Regional/Cluster strategic directions;
- Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with stakeholders;
- Optimize supplier base and manage SRM within scope of operations;
- Achieve set targets and KPIs, while ensuring alignment and compliance;
- Role model in compliance and ethics.
Who We Are Looking For
A dynamic, passionate, and result-oriented person, with:
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business or related Finance /Business management / Supply Chain field;
- Minimum 3 years experience in procurement in similar environment in a multinational company, with 2-3 years specifically but not limited to procurement of Marketing & Sales products and services in the USA. (Marketing agencies; events; digital campaigns; giveaways; branded items; POSM (banners, labels);
- Good knowledge of business information systems and strong computer skills (MS office & SAP);
- Good understanding of category management and strategic sourcing process;
- Good understanding on commercial terms within Supplier contracts. (needs to understand commercial terms);
- Superior English language skills;
Effective Negotiations, communication, interpersonal skills;
Comfortable leading and driving commercial negotiations;
Capable of reviewing Terms & Conditions.
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.
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