Marketing Procurement Specialist

About the role

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources . PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for 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. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Marketing industry Procurement .
• Minimum 2 years of experience in data analytics.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for this role. Speaking in front of groups is required.
• Experience in using different systems or platforms that allow the presentation of analyzed information at an executive level
• Is important Time management and frustration tolerance
• Proactive, hands-on and results oriented. Embraces getting the job done and is a finisher / completer.

Benefits

Additional Information

The Marketing Procurement Specialist is responsible for strategic Marketing sourcing activities. Their main functions include but are not limited to issuing requests for proposals (RFPs), analyzing data, presenting different supplier scenarios to negotiate agreements, and ensuring compliance with the Global Procurement Policy to optimize total value for PPG. The Marketing Procurement Specialist plays a role in developing information analysis, from a national or regional perspective, for strategic procurement in monitoring marketing contracts and streamlining processes to meet the department's requirements. Key Repsonsabilities: Support the Regional Sourcing Leader in the marketing strategy, presenting analyses for the implementation of strategy-related projects. Provide support and guidance to stakeholders and the purchasing team and promote best practices where appropriate. Prepare local category information to align with the global sourcing strategy. Identify opportunities for the leader to implement solutions that ensure incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge, research, and understanding of industry trends. Collaborate closely with relevant teams to evaluate, optimize, and implement projects. Presents spend breakdown and analysis of information. Conduct and support training initiatives to ensure compliance with program initiatives.

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