Procurement Specialist (services)

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Title: Procurement Specialist (services) Country: USACity: Raleigh, NCProfessional Area: Procurement Role: PermanentReporting to: North America Cluster Procurement Manager

Procurement Specialist (services)

What this position is about: JTI is currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our organization. The Procurement Specialist supports the execution of category strategies and manages operational procurement activities of a lower complexity across Services category of spend in North America. Reporting to Cluster Category Manager - Services and working closely with business stakeholders, Global Indirect Procurement, P2P, and Global Business Solutions teams, this role contributes to cost optimization, supplier performance, compliance, and value creation through disciplined, datadriven procurement practices.

The role requires strong stakeholder partnership, commercial acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multinational environment.

Responsibilities:

Procurement & Category Support

Support the implementation of global, regional, and cluster category strategies for Services

Develop and execute local procurement action plans aligned with strategic direction

Drive cost optimization, savings delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives

Support strategic sourcing, RFQ/RFP processes, and supplier selection in collaboration with internal business partners

Supplier Management

Identify, manage, and optimize the local and regional supplier base within scope

Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activities and performance monitoring

Negotiate bestvalue commercial terms and ensure sustainable supply conditions

Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within the supply base

Business Partnership

Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and budget holders

Act as a trusted procurement partner, demonstrating value through a customeroriented approach

Support the collection and sharing of market intelligence, trends, and innovative sourcing opportunities

Support supply risk assessments, contingency planning, and issue resolution as needed

Governance, Compliance & Performance

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethics, and governance standards

Achieve defined procurement KPIs, savings targets, and service levels

Monitor performance, identify deviations, and support implementation of corrective actions

Promote disciplined use of procurement tools, data, and systems

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

Experience

Minimum 3 years of procurement experience in a multinational or complex business environment

Experience in Services procurement (e.g. professional services, general services, logistics, or similar categories) preferred

Demonstrated experience supporting negotiations, sourcing initiatives, and supplier management

Skills & Competencies

Strong analytical, financial, and problemsolving skills

Proven negotiation and commercial capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders

Strong organizational skills; able to work independently and manage multiple priorities; proactive mindset

Comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change

Technologysavvy; strong MS Office skills

High ethical standards and strong compliance mindset

Languages

Businesslevel English required; additional languages are an asset

What to expect:

At JTI, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate, continuing our commitment to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI Liggett a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom - freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration.

And we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

Annual Performance-based Bonus

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Personal Development Programs

Medical, Dental & Vision Plan for employees & family members

Life Insurance

Matching 401(K)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Family Leave (20 weeks)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Education/Tuition Assistance

Volunteering Activities

Employee Assistance Program (counseling services for employees & family members)

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Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

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