PPG has an amazing opportunity available for a Aeroapace Procurement Operations Specialist The incumbent is responsible for ensuring a consistent implementation of PPG procurement strategies and policies. You will be responsible for the execution of contracts agreed by the Global/Regional Category Managers/Directors, from both suppliers and PPG's obligations standpoint. You will interface between the Aerospace SBU local organizations and the Global Supply Management department on supply issues and cost savings opportunities. You will also execute SBU planning and enterprise agreements in daily procurement activity. All procurement-related activity for the assigned commodities will be performed by you. You are also responsible for ensuring maximum cost savings for CMS customers and optimizing working capital and margins through negotiation of terms and pricing where applicable. You will also be responsible for ensuring that supplier price lists are accurate.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure a consistent implementation of PPG Procurement strategies and policies. The key stakeholders include the SBU local organization's locations, Operations Directors and Supply Chain Directors who are the partners to deliver the expected goals for the Aerospace SBU.
Drives compliance to chosen suppliers and contracted terms and conditions.
Ensures that the agreed upon conditions negotiated between the Global/Regional Category Managers and the suppliers are implemented completely and accurately.
Handles issues with suppliers such as urgent supply needs or force majeure situations
Communicates with SBU management and Supply Chain on supply issues and potential savings opportunities.
Negotiates purchases by applying effective strategic sourcing practices for these 3 rd party materials to achieve a competitive edge.
Coordinates the on-boarding of new suppliers, lead and drive alternative suppliers/product approvals with the technical teams, local manufacturing, and logistic teams.
Challenges the SBU to develop effective supply processes such as coordinating order consolidation and evaluating MOQ regularly.
Ensures best practices 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.
Handles external requests from suppliers and customers including audits as well as any request from EH&S that affect suppliers.
Manages 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.
Acts as the indirect purchase liaison between site requestors and external suppliers.
Coordinates the execution of blanket orders with requisitioners through the ePro tool.
Qualifications:
High School District or equivalent. Bachelor's degree a plus
1-4 years' experience in supply chain, planning, procurement, or logistics
Aerospace experience a plus
Knowledge of QAD and familiarity with forecasting methodology preferred
Knowledge of IT tools such as Aero TSS, MS Office (Excel, Access), ePro, SharePoint and Intranet is a plus
Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
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