Sr Analyst, Category Management

Job Description Job Title: Sr Analyst, Category Management Req Id: 3239 Work Model: Hybrid Company: Altria Client Services State/Province: Virginia Job Description: Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the materials and supplier strategies behind some of the industry's most recognized products? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration directly impact manufacturing success? If so, we want to speak with you about joining our Strategic Sourcing team as a Senior Analyst, Category Management in the Greater Richmond, VA area! In this role, you will support direct material categories critical to product manufacturing, quality, and supply continuity . Working closely with suppliers and internal business partners, you will help develop sourcing strategies, drive procurement initiatives, analyze market opportunities, and support supplier performance to ensure business objectives are achieved. This position offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact while building expertise in category management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations within a Fortune 500 environment. What you will be doing: Collaborating with Quality, Product Development, Packaging, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Operations teams to ensure supplier and material compliance with business requirements. Supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of category strategies to enhance supply security, achieve financial objectives, and drive long-term category growth. Demonstrating procurement expertise and market intelligence to evaluate sourcing opportunities and identify best-value supplier solutions. Developing and maintaining supplier relationships while supporting negotiations to optimize quality, service, innovation, and cost outcomes. Analyzing supplier performance, market trends, and supply risks to find opportunities, address challenges, and implement mitigation strategies. Driving continuous improvement initiatives by finding opportunities to streamline products, suppliers, and procurement processes. Conducting spend analysis, financial modeling, supplier benchmarking, and data-driven evaluations to support sourcing decisions and category recommendations. Leading and supporting cross-functional sourcing, supplier transition, product launch, and process improvement projects while leading multiple workstreams efficiently. We want you to have: Experience sourcing direct materials, including raw materials, packaging materials, ingredients, components, or related production categories; experience in a regulated environment preferred. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field 3+ years of leading direct material sourcing, supplier relationships, or category strategies supporting manufacturing operations, product supply, and production continuity. Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and projects while delivering effective written, verbal, and presentation communications. Strong financial competence with experience performing spend analysis, cost modeling, supplier evaluations, and case development. Experience supporting focused sourcing, supplier coordination, category supervision, or purchasing programs within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of supplier relationship management, sourcing methodologies, negotiation practices, and category management principles. Ability to influence, collaborate, and build effective partnerships with internal and external partners without direct authority. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable recommendations. The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $91,500.00 - $132,750.00. Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here: Work where life works for you — with flexible and remote options that fit your world, not the other way around. Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real Get recognized for your work – annual merit increases and performance bonus A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%-17% of your base salary Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments. Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Altria is a Fortune 500 company that has a leading portfolio of products for U.S. adult tobacco and nicotine consumers 21+. For decades we’ve been leaders in the tobacco industry, but the industry is evolving - and so are we. Our Vision is Moving Beyond Smoking™. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing individuals with criminal records, including formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with conviction records, a fair chance at employment. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Altria is the parent company of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco, Helix Innovations, and NJOY. Altria complements its tobacco portfolio with equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cronos Group. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on LinkedIn .