Director, Raw Materials - The Pittsburgh Paints Company

The Director of Raw Materials will have responsibility for the Pittsburgh Paints Company's procurement strategy, processes, people and results as it relates to Raw Material purchasing. You will improve PPC's supplier base with an annual spend of more than $500MM purchased in raw materials spanning many categories and suppliers across the US and Canada.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Director of Raw Materials will sit on the Procurement leadership team and will ensure the development and understanding of a procurement strategies satisfying organizational goals while also providing:

• A balance between cost, service and risk
• A balance between the short- and long-term when developing strategic sourcing category strategies
• A continuous improvement mindset with close ties to future technologies, trends, and expertise
• People-centric leadership that cultivates a diverse group of procurement professionals

This is a hybrid position based in Cranberry Township, PA.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of category managers to:
  • Develop and implement strategic sourcing for commodity categories to guarantee a competitive advantage for PPC
  • Develop market intelligence and knowledge of the business environment globally to detect risks and opportunities
  • Anticipate material trends to help elaborate raw material indices per category.
  • Develop price forecast and cost savings forecast per category
  • Meet the cost savings targets established as a result of the strategy implementation
  • Identify potential new suppliers and lead alternative suppliers/product approvals plans with technical teams globally. Support PPC technology progress by identifying new technologies and products in the market.
  • Develop collaboration with suppliers, to obtain unique price, service and terms for PPC
• Ensure compliance with PPC Procurement policies
• Ensure collaboration to develop category strategies with important partners
• Support PPC's Innovation and Sustainability needs
• Achieve process efficiency

Qualifications

• 10+ Years of progressive experience within a procurement function with relevant industry experience
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, supply chain or related field is required.
• Experience in driving cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Experience in complex negotiations
• Knowledge and ability to assess the chemical(s) market

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About us:

Pittsburgh Paint Co., formerly part of PPG, is an industry leader in residential and commercial architectural coatings through its well-known portfolio of brands, including GLIDDEN, OLYMPIC, LIQUID NAILS, HOMAX, PITTSBURGH PAINTS & STAINS, Manor Hall, FLOOD, DULUX (in Canada), and SICO, among others. New Co. manufactures and sells interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals. It also includes certain light-duty protective coatings products that are primarily sold through company-owned stores and manufactured through a common factory footprint. In total, our distribution network includes more than 15,000 touchpoints through company-owned stores, independent dealer locations, and major home improvement centers and retailers across the U.S. and Canada.

Pittsburgh Paints Co. 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.

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