{"id":3455000,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jti-procurement-manager-gsc-danville-va","title":"Procurement Manager GSC (Danville, VA)","company":{"id":447001,"name":"JTI","domain":"jti.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jti-2","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Danville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":86000,"max_usd":170000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":3801},"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-22T02:01:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-22","last_verified_at":"2026-11-01T20:53:38Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":10,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":10},"description":"At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us.83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.\nTo make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.\nWhat will your story be? Apply now!\nLearn more: jti.com\nPlease apply till October 11th, 2026, COB\nCategory Manager, GSC (Temporary)\nWhat this position is about:\nReporting to the Cluster Category Manager GSC and working as part of a multi-functional team, the role of Category Manager GSC (Global Supply Chain) is at the forefront of implementing strategic procurement initiatives, supporting data-driven decisions, and building valuable partnerships. The Category Manager plays a crucial role in optimizing JTI’s supplier base, delivering measurable value, and supporting our organization's sustainability goals through innovative procurement practices.\nThe Category Manager GSC is responsible for the procurement activities of non-Tobacco materials (NTM), Other Tobacco Products (OTP), spare parts, CAPEX, Logistics and general services categories of spend at the factories in North America.\nThis role has the following main dimensions:\nSupport implementation of category strategies and contribute to local initiatives.\nBuild supplier relationships and support supplier base optimization.\nDrive data-driven procurement decisions and continuous improvement projects.\nEnsure procurement targets achievement and compliance.\nFoster stakeholder collaboration and maintain effective business partnerships.\nAct as category liaison for Global GSC Procurement.\nParticipate in financial planning and deliver benefits/value within their perimeter of action.\nApply Category Management principles.\nManage SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) with key local and regional suppliers in full coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders.\nEnsure Regional/Cluster alignment.\nResponsibilities:\n1. Category Management Strategy:\nSupport the implementation of supply chain strategies for the GSC and other local categories, ensuring alignment with local and global company objectives. Document and communicate local/Cluster strategies.\nDemonstrate value to business partners through collective collaboration on efficiency, knowledge of the supplier market, supplier risk and compliance matters.\nConsistently working with strong communication skills, organizational skills, and cost-savings initiatives\nEffectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.\n2. Supplier Management:\nIdentifies and manages the pool of local suppliers.\nAssist strategic contracts negotiations and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to secure procurement efficiencies.\nDemonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to the Company. Provides necessary support to Regional procurement teams for implementation.\nManages SRM with key local suppliers in full coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders\nSupports Global and Regional teams to build Innovation & Sustainability strategy with Global/Regional/Local suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI.\n3. KPIs & Targets:\nAchieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plans and decisions.\nLeads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained.\nDrives strategy implementation at local and cluster level for assigned category and monitors performance. Ensures corrective actions are taken when required.\nDrives ad-hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.\n4. Business Partnership:\nEnsure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders.\nFocuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach.\nAligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business' priorities.\nEstablishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers.\nTakes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and supports problem solving where required.\n5. Market Intelligence:\nShares category intelligence, identifies trends and opportunities and promotes innovative ideas.\nApplies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing latest models and takes necessary actions for areas of improvement.\nConducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business or related Finance /Business management / Supply Chain field.\nMinimum 5 years in Strategic Sourcing with 3-5 years specifically but not limited to category management of direct materials, spare parts, equipment, and general services in a manufacturing setting in North America.\n3 to 5 years related business experience with a CPG and/or global organization.\nBusiness, financial and supplier contract acumen.\nAdditional Role Expectations:\nExcellent understanding and experience in category management and strategic sourcing process.\nComfortable leading and driving commercial negotiations.\nStrong and demonstrated communication skills.\nAdaptability and enthusiasm for change.\nAbility to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment and consistently meet deadlines.\nExperience and knowledge of identified categories and industry best practices are an asset.\nExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationships and credibility with senior level internal stakeholders and affiliates as well as suppliers.\nEstablishes ownership and personal accountability for assigned categories and projects.\nDemonstrated organizational skills and demonstrates resiliency and adaptability on all aspects of work.\nFluency in English language.\nAbility to travel a few times a year.\nAt JTI we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits\nAnnual Performance-based Bonus.\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan.\nPersonal Development Programs.\nMedical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members.\nLife insurance.\nMatching 401(K).\nPaid Time Off (PTO).\nPaid Family Leave (20 weeks).\nEducation/Tuition Assistance.\nVolunteering Activities.\nEmployee Assistance Program (counselling, for employees & family members).\nAre you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!\nNext Steps:\nAfter applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.\nAt JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. 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