Procurement Project Manager Warsaw (Hybrid)

The Role

We are excited to announce that we are now looking for a new Procurement Manager (New Generation Products category) in our Warsaw office to join an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25000 employees.

The Procurement Project Manager will collaborate with Manufacturing Partners and liaise across other functional teams, driving robust and transparent procurement decision-making. Their role will play a key part in the supplier relationship management, represent the Next Generation Products Procurement team and assist the manufacturing partner on new product introduction.

Please note – while the role is located in Warsaw (offering a 50/50 hybrid work, some domestic and international travel on short notice is likely to be required).

Principle Accountabilities

• Project manage the development, implementation, successful execution of the New Product supply strategy in conjunction with category, innovations, supply chain, operations, finance and technology realisation leadership teams
• Accountable for driving the new supplier onboarding and complying to Imperial Brands standards and ways of working
• Negotiate new product costs for new designs and report as part of stage gate reviews, as well as driving annual negotiation
• Interface regularly with Senior stakeholder Forums within IMB to align and make recommendations on New Product Introduction.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and projects delivery

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven track record of Project Managing Procurement with a New Product Introduction as part of a stage gate process
• Proven track record to influence and manage internal and external senior level stakeholders, and in managing strategic relationships
• Mechanical/Electrical or FMCG category management procurement experience (including technology and outsourced manufacture experience)
• Experience in onboarding new partners, new product and/or process instructions and project management
• Strong interpersonal skills including drive to achieve results, negotiation and strategic skills
• Fluency in English

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

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