Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

Ppg

The Role

Overview

Manages strategic sourcing for engineering, construction, and services to cut costs.

Key Responsibilities

  • cost optimization
  • supplier profiles
  • sustainability targets
  • sourcing events
  • financing programs
  • requisition review

Tasks

-Develop different award optimization scenarios to minimize total cost of ownership -Prepare current and potential Supplier Profile Summaries -Work with Sustainability team on agreed projects and ensure sustainability targets are reached and monitored -Design and complete sourcing events for relevant category -Build supplier financing programs maintaining a holistic view of early payment and accounts payables programs -Respond to supplier and partner questions (e.g., category, supply, event, price, or specification) -Provide strategic direction and ensure purchasing requirements are met by meeting with and coordinating with company partners and other departments -Review Business Requisitions, determine compliance with contract and approve/reject

Requirements

  • communication
  • microsoft office
  • power bi
  • bachelor's degree
  • procurement

What You Bring

-Analysis into compelling oral/written communications and presentations -Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Vizio, Think Cell, Power BI) -Bachelor's or Associates degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, CPG, or similar -2 years' professional experience in procurement activities

The Company

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Civil Infrastructure

Offshore

Petrochemical

Power

Marine New-Build

Marine Dry Dock

Marine Sea Stock

Electrocoating