Regional Category Manager - MRO (m/f/d)
HybridMadrid, Madrid, Spain or Wrocław, Lower Silesia, Poland
Job Summary
Negotiate agreements and oversee supplier relationships to optimize total value for PPG in compliance with established purchasing policies. Develop global or regional strategic sourcing projects for critical categories including MRO, PPE, and workwear while preparing annual category plans to align regions and countries. Conduct RFPs, lead supplier selection, and define implementation strategies to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance through research of industry trends. Collaborate with Functional stakeholders, Local Buyers, and Operations teams to assess bid projects and resolve issues using electronic purchasing tools. Ensure all activities adhere to PPG's Corporate Purchasing Policies and foster world-class practices. Willing to travel 20% of the time.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing related Services strategic sourcing and management
- 2+ years of experience in regional or global project management with proven records of accomplishment
- Proficiency with establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution
- 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
- Willing to travel 20% of the time
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