Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist HR Services

PPG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coatings industry seeks a Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist for HR Services to manage sourcing activities, negotiate agreements, and ensure compliance with purchasing policies. The position involves overseeing projects, supplier relationships, and supporting global strategies while based in Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and a solid educational background.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing, marketing, commercial, HR, or negotiations experience.
• Relevant procurement qualifications or direct work experience.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Sourcing Manager in strategy preparation and execution.
• Identify and implement solutions for cost reductions.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize bid projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Procurement qualifications

Tools

Purchasing electronic tools

Spend management software

Job description

As Strategic Sourcing Senior Specialist HR Services you are responsible for strategically managing of all HR Services sourcing related activities– including negotiating agreements that optimize the total value for PPG in compliance with established purchasing policies. You will also be responsible for overseeing projects and supplier relationships and support the execution of Global strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers and monitor compliance.

Support to the Global Sourcing Manager in the HR Services will be part of the job scope. This will mean the assistance in data gathering, engagement and execution in European & Global projects. You will be based out of the Pittsburgh General Office and report to the Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager

Responsibilities:

• Support Global Sourcing Manager in HR Services in strategy preparation and execution. Drive the implementation of strategy related projects.
• Provide support and direction for stakeholders and procurement team and where applicable drive and influence best practices.
• Prepare annual project planning to align the countries and region. Drive the implementation.
• Identify and implement solutions to ensure incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends at the country and regional level.
• Work closely with the relevant teams in each country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects that align with functional team and other key functions strategic roadmap.
• Develop communication reviews with the main stakeholders, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward business needs.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize various purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Dutch auctions and reverse auctions to strategically source suppliers.
• Foster and utilize world class purchasing practices that comply with all PPG’s Corporate Purchasing Policies.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of prior purchasing, marketing, commercial, HR or negotiations experience.
• Bachelor's degree, relevant procurement qualifications or direct work experience in the field.

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.

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