Logistics Procurement Analyst - Hybrid with Flexible Fridays

PPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

PPG is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Procurement Analyst to support sourcing, carrier and supplier performance analysis, and continuous improvement across logistics procurement activities.

This role partners with procurement, transportation, operations, finance, and suppliers to analyze spend, identify savings opportunities, improve service performance, and support data-driven decision-making across air, ocean, parcel, and related logistics categories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in procurement, logistics, transportation, supply chain analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with reporting tools, ERP systems, transportation management systems, or procurement platforms.

Responsibilities

• Analyze freight, logistics, and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities, service trends, and sourcing risks.
• Support sourcing events, bid analysis, rate benchmarking, and supplier selection for logistics-related categories.
• Monitor carrier and supplier performance against service, cost, quality, and compliance expectations.
• Prepare reporting and dashboards on spend, savings, contract utilization, service levels, and supplier performance.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into procurement and logistics recommendations.
• Review contracts, pricing structures, and operational data to identify opportunities for process improvement and value creation.
• Assist in bid preparation and communications.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, documentation, and ongoing performance reviews.
• Support forecasting, budget planning, and procurement analytics for transportation and logistics spend.
• Help maintain procurement data accuracy, reporting integrity, and compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that streamline logistics processes and improve reliability and efficiency.
• Maintain rates in Oracle Transportation Management.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Procurement

Logistics

Supplier performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation management systems

Oracle Transportation Management

Procurement platforms

Job description

PPG is seeking a detail-oriented Logistics Procurement Analyst to support sourcing, carrier and supplier performance analysis, and continuous improvement across logistics procurement activities.

This role partners with procurement, transportation, operations, finance, and suppliers to analyze spend, identify savings opportunities, improve service performance, and support data-driven decision-making across air, ocean, parcel, and related logistics categories.