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Descripción
The Sourcing Specialist is 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. He / She will be responsible for overseeing projects and supplier relationships. This role 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.
Principal Accountabilities:
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.
Additional Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Continually evaluate supplier performance with a global viewpoint to identify opportunities for cost savings and sustainability improvements. Configuring performance management of critical suppliers.
Ensure purchasing function is carried out in an ethical and professional manner.
Foster and utilize world class purchasing practices that comply with all PPG's Corporate Purchasing Policies.
Required Functional/Technical Skills:
Knowledge:
Minimum three years of experience in Manufacturing related strategic sourcing and management.
Minimum two years of experience in regional or global project management with proven records of accomplishment.
Proficiency with establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution.
Skills:
Ability to act with autonomy.
Proactive, hands-on and results-oriented. Embraces getting the job done and is a finisher / completer.
Ability to influence and manage conflicts throughout the global organization.
Structured in initiating and leading change through cross-functional teams.
Ability to analyze data and to apply strategic frameworks for continual development.
Strong purchasing and project leadership skills.
Ability to use relevant tools to create reverse auctions and RFPs and manage vendor responses and bids to help maximize value.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of vendors, customers, or employees of the organization.
Attitude:
Independent behavior towards completing projects in an ethical manner.
Comfortable with challenging and saying ‘no'.
Proactive, hands-on and results orientated. Strategic in foreseeing issues and challenges.
Willing to travel 15% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:
5+ years of prior purchasing, marketing, commercial or negotiations experience.
Manufacturing and Services spend related experience.
Bachelor's degree, relevant procurement qualifications or direct work experience in the field.
Lean Six Sigma accreditation
Certified Purchasing & Supply Chain Management accreditation
ABOUT US:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.
We make it happen.
We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.
We run it like we own it.
We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.
PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)
PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspx
We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Los rangos salariales y beneficios de PPG pueden variar según la ubicación, lo que nos permite compensar a los empleados de manera competitiva en diferentes mercados geográficos. PPG considera varios factores al tomar decisiones sobre compensación, que incluyen entre otros, conjuntos de habilidades, experiencia y capacitación, calificaciones y educación, licencias y certificaciones, y otras necesidades de la organización. También pueden aplicarse otros incentivos.
Nuestros programas de beneficios para empleados están diseñados para apoyar la salud y el bienestar de nuestros empleados. La cobertura y los beneficios del seguro se ajustarán a los términos y condiciones de los planes aplicables y de los documentos rectores asociados al plan.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.