Supply Chain Manager

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Supply Chain Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Company Overview

Precision Products Group (PPG) is a global leader in converting niche engineered materials for electrical, aerospace & defense, medical, and industrial markets. Due to rapid growth, we are introducing a Supply Chain Manager role to strengthen and scale our operations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on supply chain professional who thrives in a coach/player role—leading a purchasing team while actively managing sourcing and procurement. This role will drive supply chain performance; leverage spend across multiple divisions and implement data-driven decision-making. Experience with textiles, fibers, and yarns is required.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a purchasing team (3–4 buyers) while managing procurement activities.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including RF(X) events, vendor qualification, and contract negotiations.
Act as the primary buyer for textile products (fibers, yarns, raw materials).
Oversee procurement of direct and indirect materials across all business units.
Drive annual cost-reduction initiatives and strategic projects.
Collaborate with Engineering and Product Development for new product launches.
Co-lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demand planning to improve forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
Implement best practices and leverage analytics for supply chain performance.
Identify and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity and resilience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; advanced degree or APICS certification preferred.
5+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including leadership roles.
Proven expertise in textiles (fibers and yarns sourcing and procurement).
Experience partnering with GPOs for favorable pricing.
Strong knowledge of supply planning and S&OP processes.
ERP/MRP experience (Made2Manage or Winman preferred); advanced data analysis skills.
AI-driven supply chain optimization experience is a plus.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in small-to-mid-sized, private-equity-owned companies preferred.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel to suppliers, manufacturing sites, and corporate offices. Valid passport required for occasional international travel.

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