NTM Category Buyer- Direct

If working for a company that values its people and recognizes the importance of work/life balance is appealing to you, look no further than ITG Brands!

WHO WE ARE

ITG Brands is the U.S. division of Imperial Brands. We are the nation's third-largest tobacco company with offerings of some of the most well-known cigarette, cigar and vaping products. ITG Brands carries at its core, the mindset that, in order to succeed, a company must treat its people well and give them the tools they need to win. We are currently searching for a NTM Category Buyer- Direct, located in Greensboro, NC.

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, responsible for managing the assigned categories, delivering commercial agreements which optimize value for money for NTMs. Additionally, the Buyer is responsible for the development and implementation of strategies to improve efficiency and deliver quality, supply, and cost performance across factories while maintaining all regulatory mandates for NTM. Manages the relationships with the suppliers for the assigned categories. Develop peer relationships and continually collaborate with key stakeholders ensuring that commercial delivery and internal service are equally balanced.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Category Management and Procurement for the purchase of all NTMs for the Region

• Drive and deliver commercial agreements optimizing value for money
• Adhere to standard global procurement processes
• Ensure early procurement engagement in projects and significant spend areas to maximize impact
• Develop deep product and supplier knowledge to drive continuous improvement within the categories managed
• Ensure risk management and contingency planning is in place for all key suppliers
• Develop peer relationships and continually work with key stakeholders to obtain their inputs and ensure strategies and supplier base meet business requirements
• Raise instances of non-compliance to internal stakeholder ways of working
• Undertake adequate analysis and planning to enable effective supplier negotiations which deliver a world class cost base
• Work within the ITGB procurement team and IB Global Procurement in adherence of all standards and expectations on NTM procurement process.
• Partner with Internal Compliance Group to ensure all aspects of Direct Procurement are compliant with Legal and Regulatory expectation

Create and implement Procurement category strategies

• Cost management of the assigned categories, through analysis, negotiation and tracking of material cost level
• Review spends for cost opportunities, aiming for a yearly target reduction
• Assist in the development of material specifications
• Evaluate current and new suppliers and conduct tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals
• Utilize ITGB audit system for evaluation of all NTM suppliers

Contract management contracts and roll-out ITG Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) to with existing and new suppliers

• Support the roll-out of contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships
• Manage relationships and performance of suppliers
• Execute Business Review Meetings
• Administer contract performance, including delivery, receipt, warranty, damages, and insurance for selected contracts
• Manage pricing
• Ensure that IB is getting value for money and what was initially agreed in the contract

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field of study and 3 years related work experience

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams
• Strong knowledge of analysis in Excel
• Strong procurement knowledge, e.g., tendering process, procurement terminology, etc

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail
• Problem/situation analysis
• Analytical analysis including strong numeracy skills
• Office administration
• Effective time and task management
• Multitasking capabilities
• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience
• Maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking
• Work and collaborate with diverse populations and varying education levels
• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing
• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly
• Negotiate competently including the ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches
• Communicate and influence executive leadership
• Travel domestically up to 10% of the time as business needs require

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 3 years related work experience
• Related experience to include:
  • 3 years relevant Procurement experience
  • Procurement and category management experience
  • Tendering knowledge
  • Finance or accounting background desirable

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, install, or remove objects weighing less than 10lbs Walks, sits, or stands for extended periods.
• Requires prolonged machine operation including vehicle, computer, and keyboard equipment.
• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills Identify and distinguish color and shades of color
• Experience exposure to uncomfortable work environment due to extreme temperature, noise level, and other conditions including second-hand smoke and/or vape

PERKS OF WORKING AT ITG BRANDS

• 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
• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday
• Education assistance
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus program
• Employee discounts
• Summer hours

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.

ITG Brands will follow applicable federal and state rules relating to COVID-19 vaccinations. Accordingly, applicants who receive conditional job offers should be prepared to provide information and documentation regarding vaccination status upon request by ITG Brands.

ITG Brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class.