PPE Solutions Manager - Product & Sourcing Lead

Wurth Industry USA; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry USA is seeking a PPE Product Manager to expand PPE offerings across accounts. Onsite role focusing on EU/Canada data alignment and US market execution. You will lead product lifecycle, data quality in PIM/ERP, and collaborate with sales and suppliers to drive opportunities.

The role requires 3–7+ years in PPE/category management, Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication. Travel up to 25% and a focus on cross-functional coordination and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3–7+ years of experience in industrial distribution, indirect materials, industrial safety, PPE category management, or technical sales.
• Knowledge of industrial products, sourcing processes, and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with PIM and ERP item/master data; SAP and/or Prophet 21 experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PPE requirements and common U.S. consensus standards (ANSI/ISEA).
• Basic familiarity with EU and Canadian market requirements and standards (EU PPE Regulation/CE concepts; CSA standards as applicable).
• Standards literacy: ISO vs ASME differences and implications for product data/documentation.
• Knowledge of market trends and demand forecasting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource to the sales organization for PPE products.
• Partner with account managers to identify and develop opportunities to expand PPE indirect sales within existing customer accounts.
• Support the development of PPE product knowledge across the sales organization.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to sales representatives as needed.
• Lead product lifecycle management and SKU/supplier rationalization.
• Own PPE product data quality across PIM and ERP platforms (e.g., SAP and P21).
• Coordinate with internal compliance resources and suppliers to obtain required declarations/documentation.
• Interpret and communicate differences between ISO and ASME standards.

Skills

PPE product knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Forecasting/market trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Prophet 21

PIM/ERP data management

Job description

Wurth Industry USA is seeking a PPE Product Manager to expand PPE offerings across accounts. Onsite role focusing on EU/Canada data alignment and US market execution. You will lead product lifecycle, data quality in PIM/ERP, and collaborate with sales and suppliers to drive opportunities.

The role requires 3–7+ years in PPE/category management, Bachelor’s degree, and strong communication. Travel up to 25% and a focus on cross-functional coordination and compliance.