Buyer

Buyer – Aurora, CO

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.

Your ‘day To Day’

Responsible for purchasing and maintaining an adequate supply of raw material items. Executes policies, procedures and objectives of the procurement process, obtaining necessary purchases at the lowest cost consistent with approved quality and delivery standards.

Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Keeps informed of all new developments relative to materials and supplies, and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve methods.
• Collaborates with the Commodity Manager-Raw Materials on the selection of new suppliers and provides feedback on the performance of current suppliers.
• Forecasts purchase requirements for raw materials out 6 months to 1 year, placing blanket orders to ensure continued supply at the best price per purchase agreement volumes and contracts, while maintaining optimum inventory levels to meet KPI's.
• Ensures all packaging materials are available to meet the production schedule through executing the weekly production schedule and ordering/releasing all materials as required.
• Reviews MRP and orders miscellaneous packaging materials based upon requirements.
• Furnishes purchase analyses and cost data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.
• Establishes relations with key vendors that embrace mutual respect, trust and open sharing of information.
• Assists with Raw Material budget and forecasts.
• Assists with establishing Standard Costs for Raw Materials.
• Manages and implements standard artwork changes to existing packaging.
• Works with all areas of Marketing to ensure that packaging graphics changes occur in a timely manner, minimizing obsolescence.
• Member of Supplier Evaluation team for raw materials.
• Measures and documents supplier delivery, quality, and performance. Provides feedback and communication including Corrective and Preventive Action process.
• Researches and remains up to date on all OSHA, FDA, and other regulatory agencies in the areas of ingredients, materials, and supplies to ensure compliance.
• Fulfills other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Factory Manager
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree in business related field or area of expertise related to Procurement responsibility
• Ability to utilize computers including specialized Purchasing software, Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work with different personalities in a successful manner.
• Fluent in English
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Required)
  
  

Annual Base Salary Range: $79,200-$99,000

What We Offer

We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.

Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.

As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.

The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.

• Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
• Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where each team member’s contribution is valued; collaborate with some of the world’s best professionals and feel like you belong.
• Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth.
• Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
  
  

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022.Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.

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