Position Title:  Direct Materials Category Leader

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re redefining our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever 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 new directions.

Your ‘day to day’

We are looking for a Direct Materials Procurement Category Leader to join our team in Belgrade. In this role, you will be responsible for defining, deploying, and continuously improving regional category strategies for Direct Materials, ensuring secure supply, optimal total cost of ownership, and strong supplier performance across the EU EEMA region.

This position offers strong exposure to regional stakeholders, strategic sourcing activities, and supplier negotiations, while contributing directly to business continuity, productivity, and sustainability objectives

• Lead regional sourcing and tendering activities for assigned Direct Materials categories across the EU EEMA region
• Define and deploy category strategies, translating business needs and market insights into clear sourcing and supplier engagement actions
• Drive cost, price, and productivity initiatives in line with category strategies and business objectives
• Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with suppliers to deliver sustainable and long‑term value
• Shape and optimize the supplier ecosystem to support efficiency, performance, and strategic flexibility
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, ensuring suppliers deliver in line with PMI standards for quality, delivery, responsiveness, and compliance
• Provide strategic oversight on supply risks, contributing to capacity and continuity discussions through governance and escalation with key stakeholders
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, legal requirements, and procurement governance standards
• Support PMI sustainability objectives through responsible sourcing and close collaboration with suppliers

Who we’re looking for

• University degree
• At least 2 years of Procurement experience, within a multinational environment is an advantage
• Exposure to Direct Materials, with experience in packaging or product categories considered a plus
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Solid attention to detail, structured working style, and a collaborative mindset
• SAP proficiency and strong skills in Excel (Power BI knowledge is a plus)

What we offer

Our success depends on our dedicated employees who come to work here every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to do things differently, experiment and explore.
• 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.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to deliver a smoke-free future.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Philip Morris International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require any reasonable accommodations or adjustments to support your application, please let us know.