Strategic Sourcing Category Manager

As the Strategic Sourcing Category Manager, you will support the daily process of strategies for assigned categories and focus on reducing organizational expenditure to improve savings and enhance relationships with partners and suppliers. You will manage the global services category for Engineering, Construction, Installation, Electrical, HVAC and other assigned categories across 200+ manufacturing, warehouse, and office locations.

PG offers excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits; match 401k and retirement benefits; and paid holidays and vacation.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications:

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

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.