Supplier Development Project Manager

Delta Faucet; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Wellbeing

Learning & Development

Social Impact

Job summary

Delta Faucet Company is seeking a Buyer/Planner to manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers and internal teams, and update SAP with delivery information. You will support BOM changes and collaborate to optimize material flow to meet customer requirements.

The role includes leading cost-saving projects, driving continuous improvement, and leveraging ERP tools like SAP and Power BI to improve reporting and supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-7 years of Buyer/Planner and/or procurement experience.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement with tangible results.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to act as a knowledgeable resource.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and release purchase orders.
• Coordinate with suppliers and Plant Production Planners to expedite/de-expedite material.
• Update promised delivery dates on purchase orders in SAP.
• Resolve day-to-day invoicing and supply issues with vendors and plants.
• Lead supplier inventory agreement processes and maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

At Delta Faucet , we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry, we take pride in our dedication to quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your Role at Delta Faucet:

Do you enjoy working collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal? Delta Faucet Company cultivates an environment that values innovation and improvements in not only our products, but also the way we run our business. As a Buyer/Planner, you’ll be encouraged to think of creative new ways to reduce inventory and improve service throughout our operations.

We organize our Buyer/Planner team by commodity, and in this role, you’ll own all actions from PO release through receipt and invoice resolution. In addition, you’ll coordinate projects between internal/external partners to help implement bill of material (BOM) changes.

Responsibilities:

Buyer/Planners work directly with our Commodity Managers (Sourcing Team), our manufacturing plants, and our vendors to ensure the effective supply of material to our facilities to meet customer requirements. In your role, you will have three (3) key areas of responsibility including:

Direct Material Purchase Order Management:

• Review, approve, and release purchase orders
• Coordinate with suppliers and Plant Production Planners to expedite/de-expedite material as needed
• Proactively catch and prevent future supply gaps while raising issues as necessary
• Update promised delivery dates on purchase orders within SAP to ensure accurate planning and production signals
• Work with vendors and manufacturing plants to resolve day-to-day operational questions
• Review inventory/demand, order quantities, vendor lead times to optimize purchasing patterns
• Work with various internal/external functions to resolve critical invoicing issues

Data Management:

• Lead supplier inventory agreement processes in coordination with our Sourcing department
• Ensure key supplier data accuracy including updates to lead times, order quantities, etc.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning Analyst and suppliers in implementing engineering changes and BOM updates

Project Activities:

• Lead and support projects to deliver cost savings and quality improvements (insourcing, resourcing, outsourcing)
• Represent Buyer/Planner group on various cross-functional projects
• Analyze root causes, identify and follow up on countermeasures to resolve performance issues (i.e. – supplier delivery performance below goal)
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement (CI) activities to develop new and improved ways to manage daily operations
• Work with Sourcing team to lead initiatives to improve vendor performance

Education & Experience:

As an interested individual, you should have:

• Earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3-7 years of Buyer/Planner and/or procurement experience
• A demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and process enhancements with tangible results
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to act as a knowledgeable resource to others within the group
• Previous experience using ERP (SAP or equivalent), reporting systems (Power BI or equivalent) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to write Excel formulas, develop reports/charts/graphs in the above systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a team setting

Why Join Us?

At Delta Faucet Company, our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand, working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Culture: Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact: Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time, skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Full time

Hiring Range: $76,400.00 - $120,010.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Delta Faucet Company (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position_._ The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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