Job Details

ITG Brands is the third-largest tobacco company in the USA with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar, and e-vapor brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Brands is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

What You Will Do

- JOB SUMMARY

Manage all aspects of indirect procurement ensuring material, supplies, equipment, parts, and services meet all regulatory, quality, and budgetary requirements that will drive maximum benefit across all indirect areas of spend.

- WHAT YOU WILL DO

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

• Lead and drive maximum benefit across all indirect areas of spend for the Company (approximately 300m GBP including Opex, Capex and Corp Services).
• Lead transformation across the Company, building and elevating capabilities, properly adapting operating model, and developing talent.
• Align procurement strategy to the business needs, ensuring effective delivery of benefits through collaboration with markets and local factory teams.
• Build strong business partnerships with key stakeholders, ensuring that commercial delivery and internal service are equally balanced.
• Manage relationship with the central procurement team to drive maximum benefit in global and center-led categories.
• Lead the indirect team responsible for delivering strategic commercial agreements which optimize value for money.
• Develop and embed the highest standard of procurement practice in line with 1Procurement standard process and policies.
• Collaborate with the implementation of 1Procurement standard processes, offering advice and guidance, as necessary.
• Ensure early procurement engagement in significant spend areas to maximize impact.
• Develop deep product and supplier knowledge to drive continuous improvement within the spend managed.
• Ensure contingency planning is in place for all key suppliers and services.
• Manage relationships and performance of key strategic suppliers.
• Raise awareness of non-compliance to internal customer ways of working. Monitor and enforce compliance throughout the S2P process.
• Ensure adequate analysis and planning that will enable effective supplier negotiations to deliver a world class cost base.
• Track benefits and value added.
• Raise awareness of the role of 1Procurement within the organization.
• Manage team and their career development.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field of study
• 10+ years related work experience
• 5+ years management/supervisory experience
• Leading procurement teams in a cross-country, cross-cultural environment, ideally including delivering procurement category solutions
• Must be 21 years of age or older

Knowledge of:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
• SAP or similar ERP system
• Procurement spend tools and analytics

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills
• Problem/situation analysis
• Effective time and task management
• Strategic sourcing and category management
• Negotiation
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Travel internationally and domestically
• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience
• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly

- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• 7+ years related work experience in a regulated environment (e.g., automotive, aerospace, medical device, pharma, et cetera)
  • 3+ years managerial/supervisory experience leading a procurement team
  • Delivery of cost reduction programs
  • Demonstrated structured approach to planning and use of problem-solving tools

Work Environment and Physical Demand

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves moderate to heavy weight objects (10-50 lbs.).
• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature and describe the essential functions of the job. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities, and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans
• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution
• 15 Company-paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Employee recognition and discount programs
• Education assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Hybrid workplace – remote / in office
• Summer hours
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at ...@itgbrands.com .