Raw Material Analyst, Expert I

PPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in the United States is seeking a Raw Materials Analyst to develop and implement strategies for the USCA Chemical Distribution category, driving cost reductions and strong supplier relationships. You will lead major projects—from RFPs to supplier selection—and report to the Sr Manager of Raw Materials, operating in a hybrid office setting in downtown Pittsburgh.

The role emphasizes negotiating value-driven agreements, regional strategic sourcing, and policy compliance while collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proven track record of process improvement and project management.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply #Ll

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for regional distribution procurement in USCA.
• Prepare annual category plans aligned with regional requirements.
• Develop regional sourcing projects for critical categories.
• Identify and implement cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Collaborate with local buyers and functional teams to execute projects.
• Develop leadership updates on suppliers and upcoming projects.
• Utilize purchasing tools to analyze spend and issue RFIs/RFPs/Reverse Auctions.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive cost savings.
• Ensure procurement ethics and compliance.
• Foster world-class purchasing practices per Global Policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract management

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder management

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

RFx tools

Spend analysis tools

Job description

The Raw Materials Analyst will develop and implement strategies for assigned categories with a focus on reducing organizational expenditure, improving savings opportunities, and enhancing relationships with business partners and suppliers. As a key contributor in our Procurement organization, you’ll negotiate value-driven agreements, drive supplier performance, and lead major projects – from running RFPs and selecting top-tier suppliers to developing implementation plans and ensuring policy compliance. In this high impact role, you will manage the USCA Chemical Distribution category. The location is in our General Office in downtown Pittsburgh and requires this you to work under a hybrid schedule, Monday through Thursday in the office with Friday being a work from home day. The Raw Materials Analyst will report to Sr Manager of Raw Materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the regional distribution procurement strategy, working directly with Functional stakeholders and Procurement team within the USCA region and, where applicable, between the regions (USCA, LAN, LAS) to drive and influence best practices
• Prepare annual category plans that align with regional requirements.
• Develop regional strategic sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process.
• Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge and by researching and understanding industry trends at the regional and global level.
• Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Local Buyers in the region and each country to assess, bid, optimize, and implement projects that align with key strategic roadmaps.
• Develop and communicate updates with leadership to review critical suppliers, upcoming projects, and an understanding of forward business needs.
• Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize various purchasing electronic tools to analyze spend under management and submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse Auctions to strategically source suppliers.
• Continually evaluate supplier performance with a global viewpoint to identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements. Implement performance management of critical suppliers.
• Ensure the Procurement function is carried out in an ethical and professional manner.
• Foster and utilize world class purchasing practices that comply with all PPG’s Global Procurement Policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Operations.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proven track record of process improvement and project management.
• U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply #Ll

How we work:

At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.

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