Manager, Direct Materials Procurement

Manager, Direct Materials Procurement

Latin America & Canada – DIM Procurement

Location: Mexico City

At PMI, we are transforming our business and the way we work. As part of this journey, we are building a future‑ready Procurement organization that is strategic, digital, agile, and deeply connected with the business. Join us and be part of a team that challenges the status quo, drives innovation, and shapes the future of our supply chain!

Your ‘day to day’

As the Manager of Direct Materials Procurement, you will lead a regional team responsible for delivering cost‑effective, value‑adding, and sustainable sourcing of materials across Latin America & Canada. You will ensure alignment with global category strategies, build a resilient supplier ecosystem, and drive continuous improvement while fostering collaboration, transparency, and forward‑thinking decision making.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of category leaders, fostering a culture aligned with PMI DNA.
• Build capabilities through structured development plans, continuous feedback, and empowerment.

Procurement Strategy & Execution

• Deploy global and regional sourcing strategies through data‑driven decision making and collaboration.
• Validate category strategies to ensure sustainability, competitiveness, innovation, and alignment with business continuity plans.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Define supplier KPIs, lead performance reviews, and manage key negotiations.
• Anticipate and mitigate supply risks to secure uninterrupted operations.

Agility & Cost Improvement

• Build and maintain a strong cost and cash improvement pipeline that supports PMI’s transformation ambitions.
• Lead cross‑regional harmonization and process simplification initiatives to drive efficiency and impact.

Standardization & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Drive specification and process standardization across direct materials.
• Work closely with QA, Supply Chain, GDDH, Finance, Fulfillment, and Operations Centers to ensure alignment and transparency.

Sustainability

• Promote and ensure compliance with PMI’s Responsible Sourcing Principles and sustainability commitments across the supplier ecosystem.

Who we’re looking for

Experience & Skills

• 8+ years in procurement or supply chain within multinational environments; experience in automotive or pharma and with tier‑1 suppliers preferred.
• People leadership experience managing teams of 3+ members, ideally within transformational or high‑performance environments.
• Strong category/commodity management background, including serial and/or project acquiring.
• Financial savvy, IP literacy, QA and contractual fundamentals. Exposure to External Affairs is a plus.
• Excellent communication, influencing, analytical, and project management skills.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast‑evolving environments, aligned with PMI’s agility expectations.
• Confident interacting with senior leadership.

Leadership Traits We Value

• Drive & Energy: Ownership, resilience, and motivation for self and others.
• Strategic Agility: Ability to interpret complex business dynamics and define effective strategies.
• Decision Quality: Strong analytical thinking and risk evaluation.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership: Influence across diverse stakeholders and teams.
• People Developer: Commitment to coaching and capability building.

Nice to have: Packaging Materials Experience

(Not mandatory)

Exposure to packaging materials (cartons, foils, printed components, molded parts) is valued, especially with:

• Understanding of packaging specifications and supplier capabilities.
• Experience partnering with QA, Product Development, and production teams.
• Ability to identify cost, productivity, and standardization opportunities.

What We Offer

Our success depends on the talented employees who come to work every day with a sense of purpose and a desire to build a future that is better, bolder, and smoke‑free. When you join PMI, you will:

• Grow and learn in a truly global organization committed to developing its people.
• Work with purpose as part of a company transforming its business and industry.
• Take ownership of impactful projects that support innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Enjoy a dynamic, inclusive, and flexible work environment designed to help you perform at your best.
• Access global career opportunities across functions, markets, and regions.

At PMI, we’re redefining what’s possible — and your work will help accelerate our transformation.