Buying Specialist

Philip Morris • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

The Buying Specialist is responsible for planning and procuring raw materials and packaging to ensure inventory levels support production needs. The role forecasts and manages material requirements, places and releases purchase orders, supports supplier selection and performance management, and maintains supplier relationships. It also monitors market and material developments, provides purchasing and inventory data for planning and financial processes, coordinates packaging and artwork changes, and stays current on relevant regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• 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.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of finished goods, packaging, materials, or manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and manage raw material and packaging needs to support production while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Review material requirements and place or 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 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level