Category/Purchasing Manager
Pubblicato il 07-09-2026 - JTI - Japan Tobacco International in Italia
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Department: Indirect Procurement
Procurement Category Manager
This position will be responsible for leading some areas of M&S; procurement category (Marketing and Sales) within own Cluster. The Category Manager will have the entire responsibility to develop a detailed procurement strategy with support from Cluster Category Manager and generate substantial agevolazioni/added value for all categories under his responsibility.
Elaboration of procurement strategy to be aligned with all categories functional heads. Strategy will include a detailed action plan supported by financial analysis
Maintain and update the Category Management Strategy and pay particular attention to internal and external factors (Opportunities and risks)
Involvement in all strategic discussions with the management of all categories supported. Actively contribute and propose initiative in line with business objectives
Proactive and innovative approach/action to support company growth
High level of expertise in all supported categories
Execution of supplier bidding and negotiation process in close cooperation with departments, to ensure the most competitive value in terms of quality, price, service and lead-time ratio for the Company
Management of the existing supplier base in his/her respective area including vendor assessment and evaluation
Resolution of issues related to vendor performance, undelivered/damaged materials and services
Category Management
Establish and lead cross-functional project teams to manage the development and implementation of the procurement category strategy and agree the strategy with the Cluster Category Manager and internal customer departments
Deliver the procurement category strategy including sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category and sub categories areas, including:
Analysis of procurement spend and supply base t