Position Title:  Procurement Lead R&D

Be a part of a revolutionary change.

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming 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 different directions.

Wherever you join our crucial 47,000-strong Operations team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact. PMI’s shift from selling cigarettes to our new smoke-free products has changed the way we work. New products bring new challenges – in the way we source and buy raw materials, in the way we engineer and manufacture, and in our supply chain planning.

Bring us your curiosity and a desire to challenge the everyday, and we’ll give you lots of responsibility. You’ll help us improve, inject innovation, and create new ways of working.

We are now recruiting for a new Procurement Lead R&D, team based in Yeveren, Armenia!

Your purpose –

You will be responsible for all purchasing activities for PM Armenia R&D centre, with an emphasis on process oversight, process improvement and streamlining, and initiation and implementation of various procurement projects. Visible impact will be achieved by ensuring goods and services are purchased using the best combination of quality and price in accordance with PMI P&Ps and best practice while proactively identifying efficiencies and opportunities to simplify.

Your ‘day to day’ –

• Manage the procurement process to ensure that it functions optimally, actively enhanced and streamlined, and that non-value-added activities are eliminated by applying in-depth process understanding and change management in all levels of the PM Armenia organization.
• Ensure the sourcing of goods / services with the best combination of quality and price, in line with business requirements, and on a timely basis. Drive supplier selection strategy and liaise with all stakeholders to define optimal purchase patterns, to optimize spending and achieve cost savings. Monitor marketing warehouse to identify stock levels and initiate actions where appropriate.
• Implement end-to-end procurement process, from PR (purchase requisition) creation to GR (goods receipt) including, but not limited to: RFQs (request for quotation), competitive bidding and negotiations with suppliers, and related documentation / systems transactions.   
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of PMA contracts with suppliers and should ensure all contracts are prepared correctly and in-line with legal and tax requirements, stored and monitored appropriately, and updated where necessary. Actively evaluate and monitor supplier performance, report on issues and recommend appropriate corrective action plans to ensure compliance with contract obligations.
• Ensure full adherence to PMI P&Ps and Compliance requirements in all parts of the procurement process, and ensure these are understood and followed by all functions. Implement monitoring tools to detect deviations, and ensure actions are implemented timely and effectively.

Who we’re looking for -

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Industrial Engineering, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 3+ years of validated experience within Procurement, ideally within R&D setting.
• Proven experience in procurement process and change management, incorporating excellent supplier relationship skills and collaboration with multi-disciplinary peers and partners (Finance, Legal, R&D, etc).
• Excellent written and verbal Armenian and English language skills, proficiency in Russian also desirable.
• Effective communication, influencing and negotiation capabilities to both senior and junior audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop others in procurement topics and processes.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills for data tracking and to support Internal Controls.
• Proficiency in MS Office and SAP systems.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proactive and able to prioritize effectively.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, ability to influence and manage conflict.
• High learning agility and the ability share knowledge and adapt in a complex environment.

What we offer -

Our success depends on the people who come to work 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 create a smoke free future.

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