Strategic Sourcing Specialist – Supplier & Ops

PPG Industries, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team. This on-site role supports Aerospace Transparency facilities in Sylmar, CA and Grand Prairie, TX, handling sourcing activities, supplier communications, RFQs, and issue resolution.

You will report to the Sourcing Manager and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to ensure timely procurement of services and materials. Requires 1+ year in procurement and a degree related to the field; familiarity with ERP systems such as QAD

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 1+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or related business functions; internship or co-op experience considered.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of purchasing and supplier management principles.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with QAD or other ERP systems preferred.
• Some travel may be required (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities for operational and maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFQs to suppliers.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize supplier quotations for review by procurement leadership.
• Assist in creating and managing purchase orders for services and equipment.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.
• Support supplier negotiations by gathering market information, pricing data, and supplier proposals.
• Assist in maintaining positive supplier relationships and resolving routine supplier issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate concerns to procurement management.
• Assist with preparation, review, and administration of service and equipment agreements.
• Coordinate internal approval workflows for contracts and purchase requests.
• Maintain procurement and contract documentation in company systems.
• Support contract renewal and supplier onboarding activities.
• Help resolve supply and delivery issues affecting plant operations.
• Escalate critical shortages or supplier performance concerns to senior procurement personnel.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Receiving teams to ensure material availability.
• Support efforts to minimize disruptions and improve supply reliability.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information.
• Track sourcing activities, savings opportunities, and procurement metrics.
• Assist with supplier spend analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiency.

Skills

Sourcing and supplier management

RFQ process

Purchase orders

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel/Word/Outlook

Travel up to 10%

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

QAD ERP system

Job description

PPG is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team. This on-site role supports Aerospace Transparency facilities in Sylmar, CA and Grand Prairie, TX, handling sourcing activities, supplier communications, RFQs, and issue resolution.

You will report to the Sourcing Manager and collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to ensure timely procurement of services and materials. Requires 1+ year in procurement and a degree related to the field; familiarity with ERP systems such as QAD