Position Title:  Buying Specialist

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Buying Specialist - Owensboro, KY

Be a part of a revolutionary change! 

At Philip Morris International (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. 

The Buying Specialist is responsible for planning and procuring raw materials and packaging to ensure inventory levels support production needs.

Day to Day:

• Forecast and manage raw material and packaging needs to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Review material requirements and place/release purchase orders to ensure continuous supply and competitive pricing.
• Partner with the Raw Materials Commodity Manager to evaluate suppliers, support supplier selection, and monitor performance.
• Build strong supplier relationships and address delivery, quality, or performance concerns, including corrective actions when needed.
• Monitor market and material developments and recommend opportunities to reduce costs and improve purchasing practices.
• Provide purchasing, cost, and inventory data to support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and standard costing.
• Coordinate packaging and artwork changes with Marketing and other teams to meet timelines while minimizing obsolete inventory.
• Support supplier evaluations and track supplier delivery, quality, and overall performance.
• Stay current on relevant OSHA, FDA, and other regulatory requirements related to materials and supplies.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• General business experience, ideally in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or materials planning.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and purchasing or materials planning systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively across teams and with suppliers.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of finished goods, packaging, materials, or manufacturing processes is preferred.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Annual Base Salary Range: $73,600 - $92,000

What We Offer

PMI offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, wellness programs, paid time off, and more.

Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses are working to advance a smoke-free future by providing better alternatives to legal-age adults who smoke. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PMI U.S. employs more than 3,000 people nationwide, with manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Wilson, North Carolina. Learn more at PMI U.S..

Philip Morris International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. PMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

References to “PMI” mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. “PMI U.S.,” “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

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