Global MRO & Indirect Sourcing Manager

PPG; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 125.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG is seeking a Category Manager to lead global and regional MRO procurement strategy across EMEA, overseeing supplier relationships and strategic sourcing programs.

The role requires building category plans, driving cost reductions, and coordinating with regional teams to implement supplier initiatives that align with corporate policies. Hybrid work model with travel expectations supports a global, innovation-driven company.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing related Services strategic sourcing and management.
• 2+ years of regional or global project management with proven records.
• Proficiency with establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic direction for global/regional MRO procurement strategy with stakeholders and Procurement team in EMEA to drive best practices.
• Prepare annual category plans to align the regions and countries.
• Develop global/regional strategic sourcing projects for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process.
• Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Work with Local Buyers to assess, optimize and implement bid projects aligned with Operations and Engineering.
• Develop communications reviews with leadership on critical suppliers and future needs.
• Collaborate with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to resolve issues.
• Utilize RFIs, RFPs, and reverse auctions to strategically source global suppliers.
• Continually evaluate supplier performance to identify cost savings and improvements.
• Ensure purchasing is ethical and compliant with policies.
• Foster world-class purchasing practices in line with PPG policies.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Global sourcing

Contract management

Supplier management

Project management

Negotiation

Descripción del empleo

PPG is seeking a Category Manager to lead global and regional MRO procurement strategy across EMEA, overseeing supplier relationships and strategic sourcing programs.

The role requires building category plans, driving cost reductions, and coordinating with regional teams to implement supplier initiatives that align with corporate policies. Hybrid work model with travel expectations supports a global, innovation-driven company.