About PPG

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute corporate sourcing strategies, including RF(X) events, vendor qualification, and contract negotiations to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and select vendors.

• Oversee procurement of direct and indirect materials across all business units.
• Manage end-to-end procurement activities, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier onboarding.
• Implement best practices and leverage analytics to enhance supply chain performance and ensure a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and production goods to support on-time delivery of finished products to customers.
• Maintain procurement records, pricing databases, and supplier documentation.
• Act as the primary buyer for textile products (fibers, yarns, and related raw materials).

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct Supplier Performance Evaluations and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve supplier issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.

• Develop cost-saving initiatives and track procurement KPIs.
• Coordinate with finance to maintain accurate budget forecasts and cost analyses.
• Analyze total costs and identify opportunities for efficiency and spend reduction to support annual cost-reduction targets and strategic initiatives or projects.

• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, sales, and quality teams to align procurement activities with operational needs and customer deliverables.
• Support new product development and launches through early supplier involvement.
• Provide insights to leadership regarding spend trends and sourcing performance.
• Lead and mentor an existing purchasing team (3–4 buyers) while actively managing procurement activities.
• Co-lead corporate Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand planning to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimization (right-sizing levels to demand).

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulations.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Partner with appropriate resources, including legal, to review and negotiate contract terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree or APICS certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
• Experience in textiles (fibers and yarns sourcing and procurement) strongly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, data analysis, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven experience partnering with GPOs to ensure favorable pricing.
• Strong knowledge of supply planning and S&OP processes, along with cost modeling and supply chain risk management.
• Proficiency with procurement software & ERP/MRP systems, experience with Made2Manage or Winman preferred.
• AI-driven supply chain optimization experience is a plus.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within small-to-mid-sized companies that are PE-owned.

Travel

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Robust benefits options (PPO and HSA options)
• 401K with company match
• Highly engaged culture that recognizes and rewards high performance
• Opportunities for career progression and to make immediate impacts on our business.