If you are a standout colleague and teammate with an interest in supply chain careers, this could be a phenomenal opportunity for you! As the Intercompany Buyer , you will be responsible for placing and managing purchase orders for the PPG Aerospace Application Support Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a consistent implementation of PPG Procurement strategies and policies. The key business partners include the SBU local organizations locations, Operations Directors and Supply Chain Directors who are the partners to deliver the expected goals for the Aerospace SBU.
• Handles issues with intercompany suppliers such as urgent supply needs or expedite requests.
• Communicates with SBU management and Supply Chain on supply issues.
• Challenges the SBU to develop effective supply processes such as coordinating order consolidation and evaluating MOQ regularly.
• Ensure standard methodologies are in place with local Operations and Supply Chain.
• Monitors the interaction between forecast and procurement triggers and communicates anomalies to the Supply Chain team as warranted.
• Manages and reports on late purchase orders.
• Reacts appropriately to expedite requests and ERP triggers.
• Works with corporate logistics to ensure the use of preferred shippers for inbound shipments.
• Addresses issues with inbound shipments to ensure timely resolution.

• Minimum education High School Diploma required. Bachelor's degree or Associate degree desired.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in supply chain, procurement, or logistics is desired.
• Proficiency in English in writing and speaking
• Knowledge of QAD and forecasting methodology preferred
• Knowledge of IT tools such as Aero TSS, MS Office (Excel, Access), ePro, SharePoint and Intranet is a plus

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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We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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