Strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist

As a Strategic Senior Sourcing Specialist you are responsible for managing Americas / Europe (EMEA) assigned Capital Equipment, Goods and Services Spend - negotiating and managing agreements that optimize the total value for PPG in compliance with established purchasing policies. You are responsible for overseeing projects and supplier relationships. You will support the implementation of Americas / EMEA strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers, help to define the implementation strategy and monitor compliance. Depending on the implementation approach and if needed Sourcing Specialists will assist with implementing the Americas and European programs and savings within their respective areas.

PPG offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, opportunities for advancement and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Support the strategic direction for the Regional CapEx equipment, goods and services procurement strategy working directly with Functional stakeholders and Procurement team within Americas / EMEA and other regions to drive and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.

• Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner.

• Utilize various purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to strategically source global suppliers.

• Support Regional strategic sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process.

• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends at the regional and global level.

• Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Sourcing Specialists in each region and country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other key functions strategic roadmap.

• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward business needs.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise.

• 3+ years related experience in Manufacturing - strategic sourcing and management.

• 2+ years' experience in regional or global project management.

• Strong ability to analyze data and relevant tools including Excel

• Understanding of RFPs, reverse auctions, and vendor management.

• Strong experience in purchasing, marketing, commercial, or negotiations

• Lean Six Sigma, purchasing/supply chain, or similar certifications such as APICS.

• Must be able to travel 10-20%

Gehaltsstrukturen und Zusatzleistungen von PPG konnen je nach Standort unterschiedlich sein, sodass wir unsere Mitarbeiter in verschiedenen geografischen Markten wettbewerbsfahig entlohnen konnen. PPG berucksichtigt bei Vergutungsentscheidungen mehrere Faktoren, wie unter anderem Fertigkeiten, Erfahrung und Schulung, Qualifikation und Ausbildung, Lizenzen und Zertifizierungen sowie andere organisatorische Anforderungen. Es konnen andere Leistungsanreize Anwendung finden.

Unsere Programme fur Sozialleistungen sind so konzipiert, dass sie die Gesundheit und das Wohlbefinden unserer Mitarbeiter unterstutzen. Jeder Versicherungsschutz und alle Leistungen richten sich nach den Bedingungen der jeweiligen Plane und den dazugehorigen mageblichen Plandokumenten.