Position Title: Manager Procurement Account
Mexico City, Mexico State, MX, 11529
Manager Procurement Account Mexico
Location: Mexico City
Relocation support is not available.
Role Purpose
As Manager Procurement Account Mexico, you will act as a strategic Procurement Business Partner, serving as the key link between Procurement and the business. The role focuses on shaping demand, influencing sourcing strategies, and ensuring effective collaboration with local, regional, and global partners to deliver value, mitigate risk, and support business outcomes.
You will lead a team of Procurement professionals and partner closely with senior leaders to define procurement strategies, manage supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement across procurement processes!
Who We Are
Philip Morris International (PMI) is a leading international tobacco company, actively transforming its business and building our future on smoke-free products. Our journey is about creating positive change for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke, offering better alternatives while operating in a responsible and sustainable way.
At PMI, we believe that experiencing a new mindset, working with leading-edge technologies, and being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture are key to driving innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact in a global organization that values integrity, accountability, and diversity of thought.
Key Accountabilities
- Act as a trusted business partner to internal customers, advising on procurement strategies and influencing demand planning.
- Lead and develop procurement sourcing plans aligned with business objectives.
- Ensure effective information flow between Procurement and business functions at local, regional, and global levels.
- Build and maintain mid- to long-term relationships with key suppliers to generate value, foster innovation, and reduce risk.
- Define and monitor critical metrics for supplier selection and performance, ensuring favorable pricing and service levels.
- Collaborate with business teams on vendor management, overseeing delivery and evaluating supplier impact on business outcomes.
- Monitor procurement goals and drive execution against agreed plans.
- Lead, coach, and manage a team composed of managers and experienced procurement professionals.
- Develop and improve procurement processes and standards that impact overall business results.
What You’ll Bring
- Advanced knowledge of procurement processes in a complex organization, including:
- Category Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strong people leadership capabilities, with experience managing teams of experienced professionals.
- Ability to resolve complex procurement challenges through structured analysis and sound judgment.
- Solid understanding of business needs and the ability to translate them into effective procurement strategies.
- Proven capability to lead process improvements, addressing inefficiencies or compliance gaps.
- Strong internal customer management and communication skills, including engagement with senior leaders.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach, balancing operational execution with mid-term planning.
Leadership Scope
- Leads a team that may include managers and multiple sub-teams.
- Drives cooperation across functions by providing context and promoting shared objectives.
Why Join PMI?
At PMI, procurement plays a critical role in enabling business transformation. You will be part of a global organization where your expertise will directly influence strategic decisions, supplier partnerships, and business performance — all while working in a collaborative, ethical, and forward-thinking environment.