Hybrid Category Manager – MRO EMEA

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About the role

  • Category Manager responsible for managing MRO activities in the EMEA region at PPG. Focused on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for the global or regional MRO procurement strategy
  • Prepare annual category plans to align the regions and countries
  • Develop global or regional strategic sourcing projects for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process
  • Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions
  • Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Local Buyers in each region and country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects
  • Develop communication reviews with leadership, reviewing critical suppliers, upcoming projects and an understanding of the forward business needs
  • Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units, Functional Teams, and Procurement partners to understand requirements and resolve issues
  • Utilize various purchasing electronic tools including spend management software to submit RFIs, RFPs, Reverse auctions to strategically source global suppliers
  • Continually evaluate supplier performance with a global viewpoint to identify opportunities for cost savings and improvements

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing related Services strategic sourcing and management
  • 2+ years of experience in regional or global project management with proven records of accomplishment
  • Proficiency with establishing contracts, monitoring performance and issue resolution
  • Ability to act with autonomy
  • Proactive, hands-on and results-oriented
  • Ability to influence and manage conflicts throughout the global organization
  • Structured in initiating and leading change through cross-functional teams
  • Ability to analyze data and apply strategic frameworks for continual development
  • Strong purchasing and project leadership skills
  • Willing to travel 20% of the time

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow and develop your career
  • Fulfilling workplace for employees
  • Environment for continuous learning
  • Embraces the ideas and diversity of others

Job title

Category Manager – MRO EMEA

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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