Senior Raw Materials Analyst: Strategic Sourcing & Savings

PPG Industries, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Flexible Fridays

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Raw Materials Analyst to develop and implement strategies across the USCA Chemical Distribution category.

The role focuses on reducing expenditures, driving savings, and strengthening supplier relationships within a hybrid work model. You will negotiate value-driven agreements, manage supplier performance, and lead major projects from RFPs to implementation, reporting to the Sr Manager of Raw Materials.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Operations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in contracts, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the regional distribution procurement strategy with stakeholders and the Procurement team.
• Prepare annual category plans aligned with regional requirements.
• Develop regional strategic sourcing projects for critical categories using the sourcing process.
• Identify and implement solutions to drive cost reductions and cost avoidance through category knowledge.
• Collaborate with Functional Teams and Local Buyers to assess, bid, optimize, and implement projects.
• Communicate updates with leadership on suppliers, projects, and forward business needs.
• Coordinate with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to resolve issues promptly.
• Use purchasing tools to analyze spend and submit RFIs, RFPs, and Reverse Auctions to source suppliers.
• continually evaluate supplier performance with a global view to identify savings opportunities and improvements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Contract management

Cost reduction

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

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

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Raw Materials Analyst to develop and implement strategies across the USCA Chemical Distribution category.

The role focuses on reducing expenditures, driving savings, and strengthening supplier relationships within a hybrid work model. You will negotiate value-driven agreements, manage supplier performance, and lead major projects from RFPs to implementation, reporting to the Sr Manager of Raw Materials.