Senior 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 all raw materials, promotional and MRO materials.  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 Accountabilitie

 

 

·       Assist in month end closing and preparation of monthly financial package.

·       Keeps informed of all new developments relative to materials and supplies, and makes recommendations designed to reduce costs and improve methods.

·       Maintains purchasing records as needed by the Purchasing Department and other departments.

·       Keeps in constant contact with suppliers relative to pricing.  Obtains competitive quotations to ensure the best possible product, pricing and developments within the marketplace.

·       Plans purchases based on material management's forecast of raw material usage to ensure optimum inventory levels.

·       Furnishes purchase analyses and cost data for use in scheduling, planning, budgeting, and other functional activities.

·       Work conjointly with the Marketing Dept. on packaging projects to insure conformance with manufacturing requirements and FDA regulations.

·       Continuously monitors key suppliers financial status as well as evolving global and domestic economic situations that could impact Philip Morris.

·       Maintains secondary (back up) suppliers for critical materials.

·       Evaluates and recommends potential suppliers based upon their ability to meet specified requirements.

·       Establishes and maintains records of currently approved and potential suppliers.

·       Establishes relations with key suppliers that embrace mutual respect, trust and open sharing of information.

·       Establishes and maintains the requirements, including quality requirements, that must be met by suppliers.

·       Conducts external audits/evaluations of suppliers as needed.

·       Measures and documents supplier delivery, quality and performance.

 

 

Who we’re looking for: 

 

·       A bachelor's degree with concentration in Business, Economics or Accounting. 

·       Professional certification as C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) or C.P.S.M. (Certified Professional in Supply Management) preferred.

·       Five to seven years of experience in procurement with responsibility for items representing a significant portion of total operating costs

·       Demonstrated above average ability to negotiate with vendors. 

·       Strong analytical skills. 

·       Proficient in computer skills, preferable in Microsoft Office programs. 

·       Must be able to speak intelligently with suppliers. 

·       Must be able to make recommendations to management and execute directives.

·       Should be thoroughly familiar with our finished goods products and the specifications of the items and methods necessary to produce them. 

·       Must be well versed in the Company's procurement policies and procedures.  

·       Must be knowledgeable in all GMP practices, FDA regulations, OSHA standards and  any other applicable laws and/or regulations.

·                          Fluent in English

·                         Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (Required)

 

Annual Base Salary Range: $88,000-$110,000  

 

 

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.