Quality Assurance-Vendor Specialist

Philip Morris International U.S.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Philip Morris International seeks a Vendor Specialist in Owensboro, KY to ensure vendor and product quality through audits, testing, and performance reviews. You will drive continuous improvement, support ISO compliance, and analyze data for informed decisions in a fast-paced setting.

With 5+ years in manufacturing or quality and an associate degree or higher, you will collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and customers. Minimal travel expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing or quality environment
• Experience with GMP, ISO 9001, or ISO 14001 strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal and external vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards
• Implement and maintain vendor audit systems to support Six Sigma-level quality performance
• Lead vendor performance reviews covering quality, service, and delivery
• Perform material line studies, testing, and validation for new and existing products
• Manage test orders and verify accuracy of incoming raw materials and vendor invoices
• Execute quality audits for in-process and finished goods; drive corrective actions as needed
• Analyze data and generate clear, actionable reports to support decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and customers to ensure satisfaction and successful change implementation
• Support ISO 9001 audits and maintain compliance with quality standards
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Statistics

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Vendor Specialist - 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.

The Vendor Specialist is responsible for ensuring vendor and product quality through audits, testing, and performance reviews, while driving continuous improvement, supporting ISO compliance, analyzing data for informed decision-making, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver accurate, high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Your ‘day to day’

• Conduct internal and external vendor audits to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards
• Implement and maintain vendor audit systems to support Six Sigma-level quality performance
• Lead vendor performance reviews covering quality, service, and delivery
• Perform material line studies, testing, and validation for new and existing products
• Manage test orders and verify accuracy of incoming raw materials and vendor invoices
• Execute quality audits for in-process and finished goods; drive corrective actions as needed
• Analyze data and generate clear, actionable reports to support decision-making
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, and customers to ensure satisfaction and successful change implementation
• Support ISO 9001 audits and maintain compliance with quality standards
• Serve as a key liaison between internal teams and external vendors
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and special projects
• Deliver accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Who We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or quality environment
• Experience with GMP, ISO 9001, or ISO 14001 strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in basic statistics and computer applications
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Minimal travel required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)

Annual Base Salary Range: $ 66,400 - $83,000

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off

Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses are working to advance a smoke-free future by providing better alternatives to legal-age adults who smoke. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, PMI U.S. employs more than 3,000 people nationwide, with manufacturing facilities in Aurora, Colorado; Owensboro, Kentucky; and Wilson, North Carolina. Learn more at www.uspmi.com.

Philip Morris International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

PMI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

References to "PMI" mean the Philip Morris International family of companies. "PMI U.S.", "we," "our," and "us" refer to one or more PMI U.S. businesses.

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