PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The PiovanGroup shared services organization provides best in class manufacturing and business support services to its brands in order to create a competitive advantage for each of the brands to drive better solutions for customers. Our businesses include Conair, the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing, Thermal Care, a leading provider of industrial heat transfer solutions, and Pelletron, a leading supplier of pneumatic conveying equipment and dust removal systems.In addition, it has always been at the forefront of research into highly efficient, integrated and eco-sustainable software solutions designed for Industry 4.0, that optimize the use of raw materials and the consumption of energy resources.

Role: Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Purpose

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist provides sourcing, commodity, and supply base management expertise to ensure that all aspects of the sourcing process meet PiovanGroup’s quality, continuity of supply, and cost targets. This position reports to the Purchasing Manager and is located in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in cross functional teams to develop strategies to source assigned commodity-based items at the lowest total cost of ownership;
• Lead activities in collecting and analyzing spend data, developing and evaluating RFPs, and evaluating and selecting suppliers;
• Lead and/or organize all necessary supplier audits including commercial, financial, and technical;
• Actively develop, track, and complete material cost reduction projects via VA/VE methods, supplier substitution, and negotiations;
• Actively and aggressively track and communicate with suppliers on quality, OTD, and cost issues;
• Other duties as assigned.

Duties and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field or ten (10)+ years of direct work experience without formal education;
• Position typically expects two (2) to four (4) years of direct/relevant experience based on scope of position;
• Technical purchasing and sourcing skills;
• Works under minimal supervision;
• Primary job functions typically require exercising independent judgment;
• Demonstrate flexibility when confronted with change;
• Self-motivated and self-managing individual;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Basic understanding of ROI, Make vs. Buy, and other financial metrics;
• Microsoft Office Suite and other PC skills;
• MRP/ERP system expertise, SAP preferred.

PGNA, Inc. offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.
 

PGNA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.