Sourcing Lead HR Services EMEA

PPG; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global coatings company is seeking a Sourcing Lead for HR Services EMEA to manage sourcing activities across South EMEA. This role will involve leading strategic initiatives, fostering supplier relationships in categories like Contingent Labor and Payroll, with a focus on delivering cost savings. Ideal candidates will have at least 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing and be fluent in English and French.

Servicios

Access to Procurement Academy

Dynamic and multicultural team

Career growth opportunities

Formación

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing within HR or Professional Services.
• Proven success in managing regional or global projects and supplier negotiations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence stakeholders, and lead change.
• Fluency in English and French is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead regional sourcing initiatives for HR Services, including RFPs and supplier selection.
• Manage supplier relationships across categories including Contingent Labor and Payroll.
• Collaborate with global and regional teams to align sourcing plans.
• Deliver cost savings through optimized sourcing and contract execution.

Conocimientos

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Herramientas

E-sourcing tools

Descripción del empleo

Sourcing Lead HR Services EMEA

Location:NL, UK, SP, or PL
Schedule:Full-time
Travel Required:Approximately 20%

At PPG, we protect and beautify the world. As our newSourcing Lead HR Services EMEA, you will play a key role in shaping how we source and manage HR-related services across the region. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives, foster supplier relationships, and unlock value across categories such as Contingent Labor, Payroll, Learning & Development, and more.

Your Impact

You will manage sourcing activities across South EMEA, ensuring alignment with global strategies and delivering measurable value. You will also support Professional Services sourcing—particularly in the French market—where your language skills and market insight will be essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional sourcing initiatives for HR Services, including RFPs, supplier selection, and compliance monitoring.

• Manage supplier relationships across categories including:

  • Contingent Labor

  • Payroll and Time Management

  • Learning & Development

  • Permanent Recruitment and RPO

  • Marketing, Consulting, and Fleet (specific to France)

• Execute category strategies through:

  • Stakeholder engagement and communication

  • Spend analysis and market research

  • Strategic sourcing tools such as RFX and reverse auctions

  • Contract management and vendor performance evaluation

• Collaborate with global and regional teams to align sourcing plans and drive innovation.

• Deliver cost savings and improve working capital through optimized sourcing and contract execution.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in strategic sourcing within HR or Professional Services.

• Proven success in managing regional or global projects and supplier negotiations.

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

• Ability to work independently, influence stakeholders, and lead change.

• Experience with e-sourcing tools and performance tracking.

• Fluency in English and French is preferred.

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, PPG provides:

• Access to a comprehensive Procurement Academy offering diverse training programs for continuous development.

• Collaboration within a dynamic and multicultural international team.

• Career growth opportunities across the EMEA region and beyond, within our global organization.

Ready to protect and beautify the world with us?
Apply now and bring your sourcing expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of procurement.

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.

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
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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.

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