Senior Buyer - Direct Materials

Location

North Carolina

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

• JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing the contract manufacturing suppliers and their sub-suppliers for materials. Handle the categories in scope across all factories in the Americas, delivering commercial agreements which optimize value for money. Additionally, the Senior Buyer is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and deliver quality, supply, and cost performance across the different material categories while maintaining all regulatory mandates for materials. Manage the relationships with the suppliers for the assigned categories. Collaborate with Global Procurement on category management. Develop peer relationships and continually collaborate with key stakeholders ensuring that commercial delivery and internal service are equally balanced.

• WHAT YOU WILL DO

Duties and Responsibilities: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Lead negotiation & delivery of commercial agreements which optimize value for money

• Adhere to standard regional/global procurement processes

• Ensure early procurement engagement in projects & significant spend areas to maximize procurement impact

• Drive continuous improvement within categories managed

• Ensure risk management & contingency planning is in place for all key suppliers /materials

• Lead, manage projects related to category with appropriate scheduling & risk management, to deliver intended goals

• Develop peer relationships, continually work with key stakeholders to obtain inputs, challenging their needs & KPIs to ensure strategies, supplier base meet business requirements

• Raise instances of non-compliance to internal stakeholders (where this results in less than optimum benefits been realized)

• Develop deep knowledge of the supplier base, emerging technologies & relevant materials markets, to conduct analysis, planning for effective supplier negotiations which deliver world class cost base

• Work within the Company Procurement and Global Procurement teams in adherence of all standards and expectations on NTM procurement process.

• Work with Company’s Internal Compliance Group to ensure all aspects of Direct Procurement is compliant with Legal/Regulatory expectations

• Cost management of assigned categories, through analysis, negotiation, tracking of material cost level, aiming for yearly target reduction

• Review spends for Total Cost of Ownership opportunities & process improvements

• Formulate effective negotiation strategies, lead negotiation planning, execution

• Evaluate current & new suppliers and conduct tenders, RFP, RFQ, projects

• Utilize ITGB Risk Management process, audit system for evaluation of NTM suppliers

• Able to negotiate high complexity contracts, to propose clause adjustments with Legal/secure desired commercial topics through contracts

• Manage relationships, performance of suppliers, including Business Review meetings

• Understands relevant laws, regulations, organizational requirements.

• Administer contract performance, including roll-out, delivery, receipt, warranty, damages, insurance for selected contracts

• Manage negotiated price files with factories and Finance

• Ensure that the Company is getting value for money and what was initially agreed in the contract

Qualifications

• REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering or related field of study and 5+ years related work experience to include, but is not limited to category management/sourcing experience

• 1+ years supervisory experience

• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams

• Sound knowledge of analysis in Excel

• Strong PowerPoint knowledge

• Sound procurement knowledge (tendering process, procurement terminology)

Skilledin:

• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs

• Verbal and written communication

• Attention to details

• Problem/situation analysis

• Effective time and task management

• Multitasking capabilities

• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Proofread and check documents for accuracy

• Receive and understand information through oral and written communication

• Identify and distinguish color and shades of colors

• Communicate information orally and in writing

• Travel domestically up to 10% of the time and internationally up to 5% of the time

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish fluently

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves light weight objects (up to 10 lbs.).

• Sits for prolonged periods of time.

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.

• Exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution

• 15 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Education assistance

• Employee referral bonus program

• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office

• Summer hours

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Applicant Information

This job description describes the essential functions of the job at the time the job description was created, but it is not an exhaustive list of tasks, duties and responsibilities. In addition, the position may evolve or change over time and such changes may not be reflected in the job description until it is next updated.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com .

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