<p>Procurement Excellence Lead</p> <p>Be a part of a revolutionary change!</p> <p>At Philip Morris International (PMI), we've chosen to do something incredible. We're totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose - to deliver a smoke-free future.</p> <p>With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.</p> <p>Our beautiful HQ in Stamford, CT is just steps away from the Stamford Metro-North Train Station and easily accessible from NYC.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Procurement Excellence Leader is responsible for driving procurement performance, consistency, and capability across the organization. As the owner of the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, this role ensures process standardization, policy compliance, and continuous improvement across all procurement functions. The leader will develop and oversee procurement KPIs, manage change initiatives, and foster people development and capability building within the procurement team.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process Ownership</p> </li><li> <p>Own and optimize the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay process.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure alignment between procurement, finance, and business stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead digital transformation and automation initiatives related to P2P.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor compliance and address deviations or inefficiencies in the process.</p> </li><li> <p>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</p> </li><li> <p>Define, implement, and continuously refine procurement performance metrics.</p> </li><li> <p>Monitor and report on KPIs such as cost savings, compliance rates, cycle times, supplier performance, and user satisfaction.</p> </li><li> <p>Drive data-based decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Policy and Governance</p> </li><li> <p>Develop, maintain, and communicate procurement policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure global consistency while allowing for local adaptability where necessary.</p> </li><li> <p>Audit procurement practices to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Training & People Development</p> </li><li> <p>Identify skill gaps and training needs within the procurement organization.</p> </li><li> <p>Design and implement training programs to build capabilities across the team.</p> </li><li> <p>Support career development through mentoring, coaching, and succession planning.</p> </li><li> <p>Champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing.</p> </li><li> <p>Ways of Working & Continuous Improvement</p> </li><li> <p>Define and deploy standardized procurement operating models and best practices.</p> </li><li> <p>Facilitate collaboration across teams and geographies through effective governance and communication.</p> </li><li> <p>Lead lean and Six Sigma-based initiatives to drive efficiency and eliminate waste.</p> </li><li> <p>Change Management</p> </li><li> <p>Act as a change agent for procurement transformation initiatives.</p> </li><li> <p>Develop and execute change management plans to support new systems, processes, or policies.</p> </li><li> <p>Engage and align stakeholders across the business to ensure buy-in and successful implementation.</p> </li></ul> <p>Who we're looking for:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field (master's preferred). </li><li>10+ years of procurement or supply chain experience, with a strong focus on operational excellence. </li><li>Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvements. </li><li>Expertise in P2P processes and related systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle). </li><li>Strong analytical and project management skills. </li><li>Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement capabilities. </li><li>Certifications such as Six Sigma, PMP, or CIPS are a plus. </li></ul> <p>Annual Base Salary Range: $99,000 - $132,000</p> <p>What we offer</p> <ul> <li>We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more! </li><li>We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. </li><li>Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. </li><li>Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone's contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. </li><li>Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. </li><li>Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers. </li></ul> <p>PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p> <p>PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.</p> <p>PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI's affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company's acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match - a leader in oral nicotine delivery - creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI's IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match's General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.</p>