Position Title:  Procurement Account Lead - Marketing & Commercial Categories

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We are now looking for:

Procurement Account Lead – Marketing & Commercial Categories

Reports to: Procurement Manager CZ&SK

Position Overview:

As the Procurement Account Lead, you will be responsible for managing strategic procurement activities across marketing and other commercial categories within Philip Morris Czech Republic. You will play a key role in driving value creation, supplier performance, and compliance with global and local procurement policies. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement, category expertise, and a proactive approach to sourcing and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Category Management:
  Lead procurement activities for marketing and commercial categories, including media, creative agencies, promotional materials, consumer engagement services, and other related areas.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Partner closely with internal stakeholders across Marketing, Commercial, and Finance teams to understand business needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
• Sourcing & Contracting:
  Develop and execute sourcing strategies, lead RFPs/RFQs, negotiate contracts, and ensure optimal supplier selection and performance.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Manage key supplier relationships, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Compliance & Risk Management:
  Ensure adherence to procurement policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements. Identify and mitigate risks in the supply base.
• Data & Reporting:
  Provide regular reporting on category performance, savings, and procurement KPIs. Use data-driven insights to support decision-making.
• Market Intelligence:
  Stay informed about market trends, pricing dynamics, and innovations in marketing and commercial procurement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Marketing, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in marketing or commercial categories.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in Czech and English.
• Experience in a multinational environment and familiarity with procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba) is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Exposure to strategic projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• Career development within a global organization.
• We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package such as:
  • Flexible working hours/ home office possibility
  • 25 vacation days and 4 health days
  • Summer/winter vacation contribution
  • 11 000 points in Benefit Café, Multisport Card, Meal Tickets
  • Life & Accident insurance, Pension plan with contribution (3rd Pillar)