New Product Introduction Manager

Philip Morris International U.S. • Owensboro, KY

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About The Position

New Product Introduction Manager - 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.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
The New Product Introduction Manager leads purchasing activities to ensure the successful launch of new consumer products. This role focuses on securing packaging and ingredient materials on time and within budget. The manager works closely with Product Development, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to support smooth manufacturing scale-up and efficient product rollouts.
This position sits with our Swedish Match affiliate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in purchasing or project management, ideally within consumer goods or food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management expertise.
• Familiarity with packaging materials and ingredient sourcing is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and ERP systems; experience with DynFO preferred.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and manage multiple priorities.
• Be legally authorized to work in the US
• If you have been in your current job for less than 12 months or if you are on a Performance Improvement Program, you must get the approval of your current manager before applying for the job
• If you are not a PMI employee and employed by a third an agency, please make a formal application via the external career site at https://join.pmicareers.com/
• To find out more about eligibility to apply for internal jobs, please refer to the Open Sourcing Employee Guidebook on the Internal Careers Portal

Nice To Haves

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase materials for new product launches.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times to meet budget and timeline goals.
• Monitor market trends and implement cost-saving strategies without compromising quality.
• Prepare cost analysis reports for new product introductions.
• Act as Purchasing lead on new product development teams, ensuring alignment with timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams and suppliers on packaging design and raw material requirements.
• Resolve issues related to material specifications and availability.
• Qualify new suppliers for packaging and ingredient needs.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers to ensure reliability and quality.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to validate certifications and compliance documentation.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees