Position Title:  Senior Manager, Material Category Management

Shape the Future of Innovation and Supply Excellence

At Philip Morris International (PM Asia), we’re transforming our business to deliver a smoke-free future. As part of this transformation, we’re seeking a Senior Manager – Material Category to join our team in Hong Kong.

This is a unique opportunity to lead strategic procurement initiatives, build a world-class supply base, and drive innovation across electronic devices and consumables.

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What You’ll Be Doing

· Develop a sustainable competitive advantage by building strategic supplier relationships and ensuring supply security and responsiveness.

· Lead category expertise across commodities, analyzing market trends, demand, risks, and cost structures.

· Establish strong supplier partnerships to unlock innovation, cost savings, and speed to market.

· Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) visibility and future cost evolution using industry and commodity intelligence.

· Negotiate and implement contracts in collaboration with the Law department, with a focus on intellectual property rights and commercial competitiveness.

· Champion value creation through strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and supplier capability development.

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Who We’re Looking For

You are:

· Experienced in procurement within consumer electronics, with 10+ years in strategic sourcing and team leadership.

· Skilled in organizational development, with a track record of building high-performing teams.

· A strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making skills.

· Entrepreneurial, proactive, and focused on value creation and continuous improvement.

· A confident communicator and collaborator across internal and external stakeholders.

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Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics or Mechanical) or Business Administration.

· MBA or Master’s degree preferred.

· Procurement certification and Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt) are advantageous.

· Fluent in English; Chinese language skills preferred.

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Why Join Us?

· Be part of a global transformation driving innovation and sustainability.

· Work in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

· Lead strategic initiatives with regional and global impact.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the future of product development and supply chain excellence.