Procurement Specialist

Job Description PPG IS LOOKING TO HIRE A PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST TO JOIN OUR OPERATION 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 material shortages and recommend 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, develop, maintain, and implement 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 initiating continuous improvement May coordinate and supervise the integration of new production cells from one location to another 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 aptitude to deconstruct and solve complex business problems ERP experience, preferably with A/X 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 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. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr