Category Manager, Direct - The Pittsburgh Paints Company

As a Raw Material Category Manager at Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC) you will manage an assigned specific raw material spend while negotiating and managing agreements that improve the total value for PPC in compliance with established purchasing policies. You will oversee projects and supplier relationships. You will help implement PPC strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers, help to define the implementation strategy and monitor compliance. You will report to the Procurement Director and act as a liaison with technical, operations, supply chain, and suppliers to improve PPC's world class technology, pricing, quality, and delivery. This is a hybrid position based in Cranberry Township, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction for the goods and services procurement strategy working directly with Functional team members and Procurement team within PPC to lead and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.
• Collaborate with Business Partners, Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues promptly.
• Use several purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to source global suppliers.
• Support sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the sourcing process.
• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to lead incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends.
• Work with the relevant Teams to increase and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other important functions strategic roadmap.
• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise.
• 3+ years related experience in strategic sourcing and management.
• 2+ years' experience in regional or global project management.
• Understanding of RFPs, reverse auctions, and vendor management.
• 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% of the time

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About us:

Pittsburgh Paint Co., formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. New Co. manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

Pittsburgh Paints Co. 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

Mzdove rozpti a benefity spolenosti PPG se mohou liit v zavislosti na lokalit, co nam umouje konkurenceschopn odmovat zamstnance na rznych geografickych trzich. Spolenost PPG pi rozhodovani o odmovani zohleduje nkolik faktor, mimo jine dovednosti, zkuenosti a koleni, kvalifikaci a vzdlani, licence a certifikace a dali poteby organizace. Mohou platit i jine pobidky.

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