Buying Specialist

Philip Morris International U.S.•Owensboro, KY

2d•$73,600 - $92,000

About The Position

The Buying Specialist plans and procures raw materials and packaging to ensure inventory levels support production needs. The role forecasts material requirements, manages inventory, and places or releases purchase orders to maintain continuous supply and competitive pricing. It partners with the Raw Materials Commodity Manager and other teams to evaluate suppliers, track supplier performance, and coordinate packaging and artwork changes. The specialist also provides purchasing, cost, and inventory information for planning and financial processes, monitors material and market developments, and stays current on applicable 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.