Strategic Sourcing Manager

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Purchasing for The Pittsburgh Paints Company (PPC). As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at PPC you will manage an assigned category spend while negotiating and managing agreements that improve the total value for PPC in compliance with established purchasing policies. Multiple categories may be assigned as needed. You will oversee projects and supplier relationships. You will help implement PPC strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers, help to define the implementation strategy and monitor compliance. You will report to the Procurement Director and act as a liaison with technical, operations, supply chain, and suppliers to improve PPC’s world class technology, pricing, quality, and delivery. This is a hybrid position based in Cranberry Township, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• With a strong focus to identify ways to reduce cost, support the strategic direction for the goods and services procurement strategy working directly with Functional team members and Procurement team within PPC to lead and influence best practices from both a commercial and operations perspective.
• Collaborate with Business Partners, Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues promptly.
• Use several purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to source global suppliers.
• Support sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the sourcing process.
• Review purchase orders/requisitions to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify and implement solutions to lead incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends.
• Work with the relevant Teams to increase and implement bid projects that align with Operations Teams and other important functions strategic roadmap.
• Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in business, engineering, or related; OR equivalent combination of experience, skills, and expertise.
• 3+ years related experience in strategic sourcing and management.
• 2+ years' experience in regional or global project management.
• Understanding of RFPs, reverse auctions, and vendor management.
• Experience in purchasing, marketing, commercial, or negotiations
• Lean Six Sigma, purchasing/supply chain, or similar certifications such as APICS.
• Must be able to travel 10-20% of the time

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).

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