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.

Your day-to-day:

• Collaborate with the business function/region to understand departmental or project strategies and develop project- or area-specific procurement plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these business needs into existing and future procurement activities.
• Identify, research, evaluate suppliers and negotiate terms for cost areas at the local level in order to achieve the most favorable conditions for optimizing the department's cash shortages, as well as the quality and reliability of the goods and services needed.
• Develop and interact with business functions, category manager and sourcing team regarding annual, mid-term and ad-hoc sourcing plan
• Monitor and monitor, along with proponents, the implementation of tender results for the relevant area or function, including reviewing cost estimates where applicable.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, cost savings and cash flow optimization. As well as monitoring the implementation of initiatives in the field of regional procurement at the region/branch level.

Who we're looking for:

• Higher education in business administration/economics/commerce.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement at a tactical level, preferably between categories or at a junior level in a key account department.
• Experience in a managerial position (managing subordinates) from 1 year.
• Proficiency in English at the Upper intermediate level is preferrable.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress;
• An opportunity to build an international career and for cross-functional moves;
• Extended social package: life insurance, insurance from critical illnesses, additional payment for preschool development of children, participation in the Employee Assistance Program (financial, psychological and legal consultations) for employees and family members, and much more;

Philip Morris Kazakhstan is the holder of Top Employer Kazakhstan & Global award for 10 consecutive years as well as the only Equal Pay certificate holder in Kazakhstan, which proves our commitment to highest working standards.

*Relocation support is not available for this job