Senior Manager, Material Category Management
Shape the Future of Innovation and Supply Excellence
At Philip Morris International (PM Asia), we’re transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. As part of this transformation, we’re seeking a Senior Manager – Material Category to join our team in Hong Kong.
This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives, build a world-class supply base, and drive innovation across electronic devices and consumables.
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What You’ll Be Doing
· Develop a sustainable competitive advantage by building strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supply security and responsiveness.
· Lead category expertise across commodities, analyzing market trends, demand, risks, and cost structures.
· Establish strong supplier partnerships to unlock innovation, cost savings, and speed to market.
· Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) visibility and future cost evolution using industry and commodity intelligence.
· Negotiate and implement contracts in collaboration with the Law department, with a focus on intellectual property rights and commercial competitiveness.
· Champion value creation through strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier capability development.
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Who We’re Looking For
You are:
· Experienced in procurement within consumer electronics, with 10+ years in strategic sourcing and team leadership.
· Skilled in organizational development, with a track record of building high-performing teams.
· A strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
· Entrepreneurial, proactive, and focused on value creation and continuous improvement.
· A confident communicator and collaborator across internal and external stakeholders.
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Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics or Mechanical) or Business Administration.
· MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
· Procurement certification and Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) are advantageous.
· Fluent in English; Chinese language skills preferred.
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Why Join Us?
· Be part of a global transformation driving innovation and sustainability.
· Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
· Lead strategic initiatives with regional and global impact.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of product development and supply chain excellence.
