Procurement Specialist jobs in Smyrna, DE

Company Description

Professional Plumbing Group (“PPG”) and its branded subsidiaries collectively cover all of the major professional market channels across the plumbing industry. PPG designs, manufactures, markets and distributes high-quality plumbing products and expert solutions. The PPG umbrella has three national brands with Speakman, Wolverine Brass and PlumbMaster and a history stretching back 150 years in the plumbing industry. While distinct in customer base and value proposition, the three brands share a passion for innovation and customer service excellence. The company is headquartered in Conway, SC, with an additional operating division in Glen Mills, PA.

Job Description

PPG IS LOOKING TO HIRE A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR OPPERATIONS TEAM!

Professional Plumbing Group (PPG) is an agile, solution-oriented organization offering the highest level of customer care and solutions to the plumbing industry. We are seeking a result-driven Procurement Specialist to oversee our products and inventory management through the complete production cycle in our Materials Management.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Schedule and coordinate products through the complete production cycle 
• Resolve problems with inventory, production schedules or materials shortages and recommends procedures to avoid future problems. 
• Forecast inventory requirements and report on trends
• Communicate and coordinate with factory manufacturers to ensure a continuous supply of the product, meeting quality and delivery standards  
• Utilizing ERP knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing a strategic and optimal supply chain for material needed for production planning.
• Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining the accuracy of Procurement and related Master data in the ERP system
• Set up inventory goals and monitor, with input from appropriate stakeholders 
• Develop action plans and countermeasures with planner/buyers, development and factory teams for inventory control  
• Participate in initiate continuous improvement   
• May coordinate and supervise the integration of new production cells from one location to other   
• Establish and maintain standard work and/or consistent training in the materials team  

WHAT YOU NEED:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering or related field, preferred
• Minimum of two years of procurement experience
• Strong analytical ability and acumen to deconstruct and solve complex business problems
• ERP experience, preferably with A/X
• Advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Access databases, preferred
• Excellent communication skills to work confidently with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of lean concepts
• Commitment to continued education in purchasing/planning and supply chain

BENEFITS & PERKS!

• Excellent opportunity for career advancement in a growing company!
• Stability!  We’ve been around for over 120 years!
• Work-life balance
• Hybrid opportunity that will require working in office for 1 -2 days per week.
• Focus on customers, passion for execution and teamwork
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k) program with employer match

ABOUT US:

The Professional Plumbing Group (“PPG”) designs, manufactures, and distributes high-quality plumbing products and expert solutions. PPG's portfolio includes products from two proprietary brands – Wolverine Brass and Speakman.  The corporate umbrella also includes PlumbMaster which is the distribution brand known for supplying industry leading third party products to customers. PPG brands represent over 150 years of experience in plumbing with a passion for innovation and customer service excellence. PPG is a Marcone Company and is headquartered in Glen Mills, PA, just outside of Philadelphia. Be sure to check out our website https://www.ppg-inc.com/ 

Professional Plumbing Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  PPG does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Engineering or related field, preferred
• Minimum of two years of procurement experience
• ERP experience, preferably with A/X
• Advanced Excel skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.