Procurement Operations Manager

PPG Industries; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in coatings seeks an experienced procurement professional to manage complex procurement activities worth $50 million annually. The role requires a bachelor's degree and over 7 years in procurement, focusing on indirect spend. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and expertise in ERP systems like SAP and Oracle. Join a dynamic work environment that values integrity, sustainability, and innovation in Selangor, Malaysia.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of manufacturing experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO14001.
• Ability to manage complex procurement activities and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement activities to achieve cost-effective goods and services.
• Support the SAP S/4HANA and ePro launch by managing tail spend activities.
• Guide supplier contract compliance and enforce procurement policy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Proficiency with ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

You will work with Regional/Global colleagues and peers across Operational Procurement to promote best practice, support regional projects and collaboratively resolve issues to satisfactory resolution. You will lead complex procurement activities to achieve cost-effective of goods and services with annual spend $50 million. You will report directly to Procurement Indirect Operation Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the Gatekeeper of Procurement Policy and Process, Guide supplier contract compliance.
• Support the SAP S/4HANA and ePro launch by managing tail spend activities and monitoring performance metrics to ensure successful implementation.
• You will balance the diverse needs of multiple internal departments while maintaining clear and effective communication.
• Leading complex procurement activities to achieve cost-effective of goods and services.
• Mitigate business risks by enforcing internal controls and supporting Internal and External audits.
• Responsibilities are not limited to those outlined and may include additional ad hoc tasks as required from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.
• 7 or more years of manufacturing experience in procurement, supply chain, or a related field, with a focus on indirect spend categories.
• Proficiency with information systems and ERP software such as Oracle, SAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understand ISO 9001, IATF 16949 and ISO14001.

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.

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

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.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email **********@ppg.com.

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

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.